WHEN LIGHTNING FLASHES OVER THE SEA / КОЛИ НАД МОРЕМ СПАЛАХУЄ БЛИСКАВКА

Leonid Nefedovich
Sep 26
1 min read

2025 / 124' / documentary / Germany, Ukraine

Street cats, islands of light, flings, losses, and conscriptions. From the people of Odesa and their cats, whom Eva Neymann portrays with gentle care, she seeks to uncover their dreams when war destroys all certainty.

Screenings schedule:

October 1, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at the Zhovten Cinema, Kinoman Hall

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DIRECTOR - EVA NEYMANN

Biography

Eva Neymann is a Ukrainian film director and screenwriter known for her poetic and visually rich storytelling. She studied law in Marburg before pursuing film directing at the German Film and Television Academy Berlin (DFFB). Her films often explore themes of memory, nostalgia, and human resilience, frequently drawing inspiration from literature. Neymann gained international recognition with works such as At the River (2007), House with a Turret (2012), and Song of Songs (2015), the latter based on Sholem Aleichem’s writings. Her distinct cinematic style, marked by atmospheric imagery and a contemplative pace, has earned her critical acclaim at various international film festivals. Her latest film, When Lightning Flashes Over the Sea (2025), was invited to the 55th Berlinale Forum. She lives and works in Berlin.