Special Screening of Ukrainian Short Films
2023-02-10 18:30 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris) | L’Arlequin, 76 rue de rennes, Paris, 75006, France
True Documentary Cinema:Special Screening of Ukrainian Short Films by the Babylon’13 Collective
As part of the Babylon Villeneuve project, we are delighted to invite you to a screening of Ukrainian short films by the prestigious Babylon’13 collective at Cinéma L’Arlequin, in Paris’s 6th arrondissement!
Babylon’13 is a collective of Ukrainian documentary filmmakers, founded in 2013, dedicated to defending civil society and human rights. Through their films, they aim to convey artistic imagery, emotions, and their vision of the world while informing audiences about ongoing events in Ukraine.
The Babylon Villeneuve project was launched in cooperation with the NGO Maison Ukrainienne to bring Ukrainian documentaries to French audiences. From February to June 2023, eight screenings of Babylon’13 works will be organized in Paris, accompanied by exhibitions, discussions with filmmakers from Ukraine, and musical performances. Each event serves not only to raise awareness about the situation in Ukraine but also to foster connections between French and Ukrainian communities.
During this special evening, audiences will experience a live performance by Ukrainian composer and pianist Sasha Morozova, who will play pieces she has composed over eight years of war.
A charity auction of Ukrainian illustrations will also take place to raise funds in support of Ukrainian volunteers.
📅 Friday, February 10, 2023 – 6:30 PM📍 Cinéma L’Arlequin, 76 Rue de Rennes, 75006 Paris🎟 Free admission (with reservation): https://billets.babylon-villeneuve.fr🎤 Discussion with the filmmaker and Franco-Ukrainian cocktail reception💙 All proceeds will go towards supporting Ukrainian volunteers.
Join us in solidarity with Ukraine! 🇺🇦

The Eiffel Tower in the Colors of Ukraine
2023-02-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Tour Eiffel
As a powerful symbolic gesture of support for the Ukrainian people, the Eiffel Tower will be illuminated in blue and yellow on February 23 in solidarity with Ukraine. This initiative, led by the City of Paris and its mayor, Anne Hidalgo, marks the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The French and Ukrainian capitals share a friendship and cooperation pact, signed in April 2022, aimed at strengthening ties between the two cities. This relationship has resulted in concrete actions, such as the welcoming of Ukrainian refugees in Paris, material aid, and moral support in Ukraine’s fight for freedom and independence against the Russian aggressor.

“War. A Female Gaze”
2023-02-24 08:00 - 2023-03-13 17:00 | Parvis de l’Hôtel de Ville de Paris, Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris, Paris, France
The exhibition “War. A Female Gaze” is presented from February 24 at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris by the association Stand with Ukraine in tribute to the role of Ukrainian women in the war unleashed against their country. This event takes place in partnership with the Odesa Photo Days festival, created in 2015 to develop contemporary Ukrainian photography internationally and the Franco-Ukrainian association Amuse A Muse, which works to strengthen cultural ties between France and Ukraine. This project also has the support of the Paris City Hall and the Embassy of Ukraine in France.
Photography: Kateryna Boklan

Mass Gathering in Support of Ukrainian Resistance
2023-02-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Place de la République, Place de la République, Paris, 75 003, France
One Year.
On February 24, 2022, Russia sent its tanks toward Kyiv.
On February 24, 2022, we knew that this Russian aggression would bring the worst upon the Ukrainian people.
On February 24, 2022, Ukraine—its people and its president—chose resistance and freedom.
On February 24, 2022, we solemnly pledged to stand with Ukraine in its fight for the right to exist.
For a year, Ukraine has defied all predictions of its defeat, and Ukrainian society has continued its heroic struggle to survive, following the European path it has democratically chosen.
For a year, the world has witnessed the courage, dignity, and unwavering commitment of the Ukrainian people, who have shattered the Kremlin’s criminal plans and those of its accomplices—who arrogantly believed Ukraine would fall within three days under the fire of fascism.
But Ukraine refuses to submit to a deadly Russia. Ukraine refuses to see its culture, history, and identity trampled, wounded, and erased by its imperialist neighbor—one that pretends to be a brother but will remain in history as nothing more than a bloody executioner, bringing only terror, as it always has.
For a year, the world has finally come to understand the true nature and sinister ambitions of Putin, his regime, his mercenaries, his enablers, and his collaborators.
War crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide. Ukraine demands truth and justice for all its victims—justice and truth that are essential for anyone who truly desires peace in Europe. Without justice, without truth, without the total defeat of the murderers, Europe will know only a temporary truce, woven from shame and lies.
For a year, across the world, the spirit of resistance has grown, uniting ever more supporters, rallying institutions—even those we once thought too weakened—around the core values of our democracies.
On February 24, 2022, we made a promise: to stand with the Ukrainian resistance until the Russian invaders are driven from all of Ukraine’s territory.
One year later, on February 24, 2023, we renew our promise: we will stand unconditionally and unwaveringly with Ukraine in its fight for survival—until victory.
📍 Join us on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Place de la République in Paris, starting at 6 PM.

Special Screening of the Documentary "One Day in Ukraine"
2023-03-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Cinéma Nouvel Odéon, 6 Rue de l’Ecole de Médecine, Paris, 75006, France
As part of the Babylon Villeneuve project, we are delighted to invite you to a screening of the documentary “One Day in Ukraine”, produced by the renowned Babylon’13 collective, at Cinéma Nouvel Odéon in Paris’s 6th arrondissement!
🎬 Directed by Volodymyr Tykhyy, this film captures life in Ukraine on a single day: March 14, 2022.
It marks the 2,944th day of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. In just three weeks of full-scale invasion, a post-apocalyptic atmosphere has set in. Thousands of Kyiv residents have moved into metro stations for shelter, while once-quiet suburbs of the capital have become battle zones, suffering destruction and looting by Russian forces.
Traditional notions of time have vanished—people no longer speak of “workdays” or “weekends” but rather count the days since February 24…
The film follows the lives of a pop star, a video engineer, a historian, an art restorer, a polar researcher, and a retiree, all of whom have been forced to radically change their lives.
📅 March 3, 2023 – 8:00 PM📍 Cinéma Nouvel Odéon, 6 Rue de l’École de Médecine, 75006 Paris🎟 Free entry with reservation: https://billets.babylon-villeneuve.fr🎤 Discussion with the director followed by a Franco-Ukrainian cocktail💙 All proceeds will go toward supporting Ukrainian volunteers.
Join us in solidarity with Ukraine! 🇺🇦

Special Screening of the Film ‘War Diary’
2023-03-09 20:00 - 23:00 | Cinéma Nouvel Odéon, 6 Rue de l’Ecole de Médecine, Paris, 75006, France
We are delighted to invite you, as part of the Babylon Villeneuve project, to a special screening of the documentary War Diary, directed by Roman Liubyi from the Ukrainian collective Babylon’13.
This film takes us to the heart of the war in Ukraine through footage shot between 2014 and 2015 by Ukrainian soldiers and volunteers, directly from their phones. It offers a raw and unfiltered look at a conflict where reality often surpasses comprehension. As the images unfold, we are immersed in a world with its own strange, almost surreal rules—far removed from the daily life we know.
The protagonists of these videos lead extraordinary lives: they laugh, cry, and capture moments of life, all while knowing that each second could be their last. In this space where everything feels different—behavior, relationships, even humor—the camera becomes a privileged witness to their survival.
Join us for this exceptional screening!
📅 March 9, 2023 – 8:00 PM📍 Nouvel Odéon Cinema / 6 Rue de l’École de Médecine, Paris🎟 Free entry with reservation💙 All funds raised will go towards supporting Ukrainian volunteers.

Conference at the National Assembly: "Ukraine and Its Past – The Holodomor"
2023-03-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Assemblée Nationale, 101 Rue de l'Université, Paris, 75007, France
On March 21, 2023, a conference titled “Ukraine and Its Past: The Holodomor” will be held at the National Assembly, organized by Members of Parliament Anne Genetet (Renaissance), Boris Vallaud (Socialist Party), Jean-Louis Bourlanges (MoDem), Valérie Rabault (Socialist Party), Cyrielle Chatelain (Europe Écologie Les Verts), and Benjamin Haddad (Renaissance), President of the France-Ukraine Friendship Group at the National Assembly.
This event, in the presence of the Ambassador of Ukraine to France, Vadym Omelchenko, and the association Stand With Ukraine, aims to raise awareness among the public and parliamentarians about the tragedy of the Holodomor. This orchestrated genocide of 1932-1933 led to the deaths of nearly six million victims due to a famine deliberately engineered by the Soviet Union under Stalin.
In anticipation of the March 28 vote on a resolution recognizing and condemning the Holodomor as a genocide, this conference will underscore the importance of acknowledging the recent history between Ukraine and Russia. Russia has long denied the genocide of 1932-1933, making international recognition crucial—especially in the current context of Russia’s war of aggression.

Conference on Sanctions Against the Russian Nuclear Industry at the European Parliament: A Call to Action for Europe's Energy Security
2023-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Parlement européen, Rue Wiertz 60, Bruxelles, 1047, Belgium
Stand With Ukraine, in collaboration with United for Ukraine Network, Eastern Circles, DiXi Group, Urgewald, and Friends of the Earth Europe, will co-organize a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the European Parliament in Brussels, focusing on sanctions against the Russian nuclear industry.
This conference brings together experts and policymakers to discuss the impact of sanctions on the Russian nuclear sector and their implications for European energy security. Speakers will include Andrius Kubilius, MEP from the EPP Group, Vsevolod Chentsov, Head of the Ukrainian Mission to the European Union, Olena Pavlenko, President of DiXi Group, and Patricia Lorenz, expert at Friends of the Earth Europe. The discussion will be moderated by Anastasiya Shapochkina, President of Eastern Circles.
The initiative aims to raise awareness among the public and decision-makers about the risks posed by the Russian nuclear industry and to promote political action to strengthen sanctions in this sector. Discussions will focus on how Europe can reduce its dependence on Russian nuclear energy and foster safer and more sustainable alternatives.
During the roundtable, experts will examine the close ties between Rosatom (Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation) and the Russian government, the current state of nuclear energy sanctions, European companies’ relations with Rosatom, and the interdependence between Europe and Russia in the nuclear field. The conversation will also explore the potential for new nuclear sanctions and their impact on European nuclear security.
This high-level European event will serve as a call to action, emphasizing the need for strong measures against Russia and key actors supporting its invasion of Ukraine, while advocating for a safer and more independent European energy policy.

Special Screening of the Film Mémoire Fragile
2023-04-29 11:00 - 14:00 | Cinéma Studio 28, 10 Rue Tholozé, Paris, 75018, France
We are delighted to invite you, as part of the Babylon Villeneuve project, to a special screening of the documentary Mémoire Fragile, directed by Igor Ivanko and produced by the Babylon’13 collective.
🔹 Synopsis:Leonid Burlaka, a Ukrainian filmmaker from Odesa and recipient of the Order of Merit of Ukraine, left a significant mark on cinema with his films, widely distributed during and after the Soviet era. Today, he suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. His grandson, Igor—director of the documentary and a young cinematographer—discovers undeveloped photographs and embarks on a journey through the memories of this great filmmaker.
Join us for this deeply moving documentary!
📅 April 29, 2023 – 11:00 AM📍 Cinéma Studio 28 / 10 Rue Tholozé, Paris🎟 Free entry with reservation🎤 Discussion with the director followed by a Franco-Ukrainian cocktail💙 All funds raised will go towards supporting Ukrainian volunteers.

Special Screening of the Film Les Petits Héros de l’Histoire Moderne
2023-06-10 11:30 - 15:00 | Cinéma Studio 28, 10 Rue Tholozé, Paris, 75018, France
As part of the Babylon Villeneuve project, we are delighted to invite you to a special screening of the documentary Les Petits Héros de l’Histoire Moderne by the renowned Ukrainian collective Babylon’13.
A series of short films by Ivan Sautkin, created between 2013 and 2023, unveiling the stories of ordinary people whose actions have shaped the contemporary history of Ukraine.
Nine unique films, each with its own style and approach, retrace the journeys of these heroes with a deep humanity that resonates with us all.
A rare opportunity to delve into the history of Ukrainian independence through the testimonies of those who helped shape it.
🎬 Program:

The “Gudaky” Sing for a Wall of Steel (2013)

Those Who Left (2022)

New Additions to Henadiy Kozub’s Contemporary Art Collection (2022)

Cry of the Soul, Easter, and a Window (2022)

“We Stole a Tank, We’ll Steal Putin Too!” (2022)

Art in a Country at War: Oleksiy Sai (2023)

Glory to the Heroes (2014)

Evacuation of Lysychansk (2022)

A Nocturne for the 128th Mountain Assault Brigade (2022)

Join us for this exceptional screening, followed by a discussion and a charity exhibition and auction of Ukrainian illustrations!
📅 June 10 at 11:30 AM📍 Cinéma Studio 28 / 10 Rue Tholozé, Paris🎞 Film in Ukrainian with French subtitles💙 All proceeds will go towards supporting volunteers in Ukraine.

Inauguration of the Kyiv Garden in Paris: A Symbol of Franco-Ukrainian Friendship
2023-08-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Jardin de Kyiv, au peuple ukrainien, 1 Cr la Reine, Paris, 75008, France
On August 24, 2023, a new chapter in Franco-Ukrainian relations unfolds with the inauguration of the Kyiv Garden – To the Ukrainian People in Paris. This significant event establishes the garden as a vibrant symbol of the unwavering friendship between Paris and Kyiv.
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the people of Paris and their Mayor, Anne Hidalgo, have demonstrated steadfast support for Ukraine. The honorary citizenship unanimously granted to Kyiv by the Paris Council in March 2022, as well as the title of “City That Saves” awarded to Paris by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in April 2023, bear witness to this solidarity.
Earlier this year, the Paris Council approved the new name of the garden, “Kyiv Garden – To the Ukrainian People,” highlighting the deep friendship between the two capitals and honoring Ukrainian heroes. This inauguration continues the partnership between Paris and Kyiv, formalized by a friendship pact signed in April 2022 in Kyiv by Anne Hidalgo and Vitaliy Klitschko, just days after the liberation of the Kyiv region.
The inauguration of the Kyiv Garden – To the Ukrainian People in Paris further strengthens the historic ties between French and Ukrainian cities, a mission actively pursued by the Stand With Ukraine team.
In Paris, this friendship is also reflected at the local level through partnerships between the 15th arrondissement and Pechersk, as well as the 18th arrondissement and Podil.
More than just a place, this garden stands as a living testament to Franco-Ukrainian friendship, celebrating hope, freedom, and independence.

Special Screening of a Series of Ukrainian Documentaries: "Defending Identity, Culture, and Freedom"
2023-10-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Cinéma Studio 28, 10 Rue Tholozé, Paris, 75018, France
As part of the Babylon Villeneuve project, we are delighted to invite you to a special screening of the documentary series “Defending Identity, Culture, and Freedom” at Cinéma Studio 28 in Paris’s 18th arrondissement!
This documentary anthology, produced by the renowned Ukrainian collective Babylon’13, offers a fresh perspective on Ukrainian society during wartime.
For centuries, Russia has used its art as a soft power tool to spread propaganda and enhance the image of a country that acts as a true terrorist state. For decades, Russia and the Soviet Union systematically persecuted Ukrainian culture, language, and intelligentsia for colonial purposes, brutally repressing Ukrainian poets, artists, and musicians. Their goal has always been to deprive Ukrainians of their identity, language, and freedom, while imposing the idea that Ukrainian culture is merely a provincial offshoot of the so-called “great Russian culture.”
While Russia continues to destroy Ukrainian cities classified as UNESCO World Heritage sites with strategic bomber strikes, it still wields culture as a tool of propaganda and manipulation. Through the arts, Russia attempts to whitewash its international image, concealing the reality of a state pursuing imperialist ambitions at the expense of the identities and freedoms of the peoples it oppresses.
Babylon’13 deconstructs the myth that Russian civilization and its philosophy are grounded in humanism. On the contrary, they expose how it is based on the manipulation of a crumbling empire where human life is sacrificed without remorse. The documentary also shows how, in the midst of war, Ukrainians are fighting not only for their physical survival but also to protect and defend their identity and cultural values.
📅 October 14, 2023 – 11:00 AM📍 Cinéma Studio 28, 10 Rue Tholozé, 75018 Paris🎟 Tickets available at: https://billets.babylon-villeneuve.fr🎞 Film screening followed by a discussion🖼 Charity exhibition and auction of contemporary Ukrainian illustrations💙 All proceeds from the screening will go towards purchasing equipment for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Join us in supporting Ukraine! 🇺🇦

Mykhailo Reva - Investigation of Evil
2024-02-26 10:00 - 2024-03-21 18:00 | Mairie du 15e arrondissement de Paris, Mairie du 15e arrondissement de Paris, Paris, 75005, France
On the occasion of the sad 2nd anniversary of the start of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Embassy of Ukraine in France, the City Hall of the 15th arrondissement and Stand With Ukraine present sculptures by Mykhailo Reva, a famous sculptor from Odesa.
The collection exhibited at the City Hall of the 15th arrondissement consists of war debris – shredded missile fragments, dented shell casings, twisted pieces of shrapnel – that bear witness to the war provoked by Russia in Ukraine.
Reva describes the construction of these works as:
“a puzzle made of horror and chaos”.
This installation brings together two tons of remnants of munitions and wreckage from Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian cities and villages, which have been secured for artistic use: the equipment as material.
Reva’s art gives voice to the collective outrage over Russia’s attacks on Ukraine and especially Odesa, his hometown.
About the artist:
Mykhailo Reva, Ukraine’s most famous sculptor, was born on March 13, 1960 in Kerch, Crimea. Reva worked for the Art Sculpture Fund, where he met his future wife Tatyana Kushniruk.
At the age of 25, Mykhailo entered the St. Petersburg Higher School of Art and Design and graduated in 1990 with a degree in architectural and decorative plastics.
Mykhailo Reva’s artistic works are very diverse in nature and are presented in many places in Odesa, Ukraine.
His works have become landmarks of the city – they include a monument to I. Ilf and E. Petrov “The Twelfth Chair”, “Love Tree”, the fountain “Source of Life” next to the Vorontsov Palace, the art object “Odessa’s Time” and many others. His studio Reva, founded in 2003, is located in Odesa.

Special Screening of the film "Poem for Ordinary People"
2024-05-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Cinéma les 7 Parnassiens, 98 Boulevard du Montparnasse, Paris, 75014, France
We are pleased to invite you, as part of the Babylon Villeneuve project, to the French premiere of the film Poème pour les gens ordinaires (Poem for Ordinary People) by the Ukrainian collective Babylon’13, with the presence of the director Ivan Saoutkin!
Poème pour les gens ordinaires is a moving film that does not focus on the horrors of war, but rather delves into the intimate lives of its characters.This documentary explores the lives of those who were forced to leave their homes forever and are now vulnerable.
At the same time, we follow Zinaida and Taisiya, two elderly women in a liberated village in the Chernihiv region, who decided to stay and resist during the occupation.
We hope to see many of you there!
📆 May 3rd at 7:00 PM📍 Cinéma les 7 Parnassiens, 98 Boulevard du Montparnasse, 75014 Paris🎫 Free entry with reservation🥂 Discussion with the director and Franco-Ukrainian cocktail🎗 All funds raised will be donated to support Ukrainian volunteers

Special screening of the film Iron Butterflies
2024-06-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Bercy Beaucoup, 5 boulevard Poniatowski, Paris, 75012, France
As part of the Babylon Villeneuve project, we are pleased to invite you to a screening of the documentary “Iron Butterflies” by the prestigious Ukrainian collective Babylon’13, at Bercy Beaucoup in the 12th arrondissement of Paris!
On July 17, 2014, Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, was shot down by a Russian BUK anti-aircraft system over eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board. The Russian government immediately denied any involvement in the tragedy, and propaganda was unleashed to try to cover up the true circumstances of the crash. However, as the international investigation progressed and evidence was gathered, the Russian denials became increasingly absurd and implausible.
In a world where violence and lies are inseparable, Iron Butterflies, directed by Roman Liubyi, reveals the truth about what happened to flight MH17, and what is at stake if we do not confront these falsifications. Unpunished evil always comes back.
Roman Liubyi is a Ukrainian director, editor, animator, and musician. His first feature documentary, War Diary, is a surreal journey along the front line of the war between Ukraine and Russia, edited from footage filmed by Ukrainian soldiers in 2014. Since 2013, Roman has been a member of the Babylon’13 film collective.
After the screening, Ukrainian pianist Sasha Morozova, composer and actress of the film Iron Butterflies, will give a live performance. Sasha will perform her own compositions, written during the war.
The event will also feature a photographic collage exhibition by French artist and friend of Ukraine, Fanny Lechevalier. All works displayed will be sold to support the defenders of Ukraine.
June 8, 2024, at 7:00 PMBercy Beaucoup, 5 Boulevard Poniatowski, 75012 Paris, La RotondeFree entry with registration — http://billets.babylon-villeneuve.frDiscussion with director Roman Liubyi and a Franco-Ukrainian cocktailAll funds raised will go to support Ukrainian volunteers
Come in large numbers to support Ukraine!

Documentary The Ukrainian Flame on France TV
2024-07-12 23:00 - 23:30
Don’t miss the documentary The Ukrainian Flame, airing tomorrow — Friday, July 12 at 11:10 PM on France 3 — and available for replay on France TV.
🔥 The Ukrainian Flame by Benjamin Montel and Antonin Boutinard Rouelle is a powerful film that follows the journey of young Ukrainian athletes — champions in gymnastics, fencing, wrestling, and more — as they strive to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, despite the overwhelming challenges imposed by war.
A journey filled with obstacles.
The Ukrainian Flame takes us deep into the lives of these athletes, who continue to train relentlessly under unimaginable conditions. Between Russian bombings, air raid alerts, power outages, and the constant need to take shelter underground, these young champions persevere — holding onto the dream of one day competing in the Olympic Games.
Volodymyr, Marya, Alina, and Iryna, aged between 20 and 30, are national champions in gymnastics, fencing, athletics, wrestling, and kayaking. After two years of war, their lives have been shattered by horror, and their Olympic paths derailed by human madness. Volodymyr lost a leg at the front and is now trying to qualify for the Paris Paralympics. Marya’s father is at the front and hasn’t returned in months. Alina lives in constant fear of the bombs that strike Mykolaiv daily. And Iryna, a survivor of the horrors in Irpin at the start of the war, is still struggling to recover from the trauma.
📺 Broadcast and replay available starting tomorrow on France TV.
A must-watch.

Opening Ceremony of the Ukrainian House ‘Volia Space’
2024-07-26 08:00 - 2024-08-10 17:00 | Trabendo, Parc de la Villette, 211 Av. Jean Jaurès, Paris, 75019, France
The day after the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, an extraordinary gathering place will open its doors:
The Ukrainian House, named ‘Volia Space’
Located at the Trabendo, in the Parc de la Villette, this Ukrainian House is the result of a close collaboration between France and Ukraine, and will stand as a powerful symbol of solidarity and friendship.
Among the expected guests are Matvii Bidnyi, Ukrainian Minister of Youth and Sports, Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, French Minister of Sports and the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Vadym Omelchenko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to France, who will also deliver a speech.
The program for the following days will include exhibitions, concerts, film screenings, Ukrainian cooking classes, and meetings with athletes, filmmakers, and other Ukrainian public figures. Outside, large screens will broadcast live coverage of the Olympic Games, so visitors can cheer on their favorite athletes.
Practical Information
The Ukrainian House ‘Volia Space’ is open free of charge to the public, daily from 12 PM to 9 PM, until August 10.📍 Trabendo, Parc de la Villette, 211 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris📲 Discover the full program and register at uahouse2024.space/fr
‘Volia Space’ aims to be a place of sharing, support, and celebration of Ukrainian resilience, offering visitors a unique and immersive journey into Ukrainian culture and traditions.

Special Screening of the Film We Stand Firm
2024-07-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Bercy Beaucoup, 5 boulevard Poniatowski, Paris, 75012, France
As part of the Babylon Villeneuve project, we are pleased to invite you to the French premiere of the documentary We Stay Firm by the acclaimed Ukrainian collective Babylon’13, taking place at Bercy Beaucoup in the 12th arrondissement of Paris!
🎞️ Discover this Ukrainian film that explores humor in times of war.Instead of shedding tears, soldiers choose to laugh. On the front lines, humor becomes a vital weapon — offering comfort and solidarity.
At the end of 2023, the DocNoteFilms team traveled thousands of kilometers across Ukraine to ask a simple but essential question to service members: Can we still joke during war?Soldiers from the 17th Tank Brigade, the medical team of the International Legion, and members of the Thor and Hammer units offer their answers — with humor and heart.
The film was produced by DocNoteFilms, in collaboration with Babylon’13, and supported by the Ukrainian Veterans Foundation.
📅 Saturday, July 27, 2024 – 8:00 PM📍 Bercy Beaucoup / La Rotonde, 5 Boulevard Poniatowski, 75012 Paris🎟️ Free (with reservation): https://billets.babylon-villeneuve.fr🎤 Discussion with the director + French-Ukrainian cocktail🎗️ All donations collected will go toward supporting Ukrainian volunteers
Join us to support Ukraine! 🇺🇦

Special Screening of the Film Independence of Ukraine
2024-08-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Les Amarres, 24 Quai d’Austerlitz, 75013 Paris, Paris, 75013, France
On the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, and as part of the Babylon Villeneuve project, we are pleased to invite you to a special screening of the documentary Independence of Ukraine by the renowned Ukrainian collective Babylon’13, at Les Amarres in the 13th arrondissement of Paris!
This unique documentary, filmed in a single day — August 24, 2022 — and directed by Volodymyr Tykhyi, takes you to the heart of Ukrainian reality through the stories of everyday heroes, from the beaches of Odesa to the streets of Kyiv.
Following the screening, you’ll have the chance to explore the charity exhibition “Even in the darkness, there is a light” by Ukrainian illustrators from Pictoric, celebrating the courage and resilience of Ukrainians in the face of adversity.
Come in large numbers to support Ukraine! 🇺🇦
📅 August 24, 2024 – 7:00 PM📍 Les Amarres, Cabine Bâbord / 24 Quai d’Austerlitz, 75013 Paris🎫 Free entry with reservation — https://billets.babylon-villeneuve.fr🎞️ Discussion with the director + French-Ukrainian cocktail🎗️ All donations collected will go toward supporting Ukrainian volunteers

Preview Screening of the film Intercepted
2024-09-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Le Louxor, 170 Boulevard de Magenta, Paris, 75010, France
🎥 On Tuesday, September 24, the French premiere of the Ukrainian documentary Intercepted will take place, a film supported by the French National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image (CNC) and ARTE, as part of the Génération Ukraine project.
🇫🇷 The screening is organized with the support of the French Ministry of Culture and the Embassy of Ukraine in France, in collaboration with the Ukrainian Institute in France.
🪖🇷🇺 In this powerful documentary, Ukrainian filmmaker Oksana Karpovych offers a striking portrayal of life during the war in Ukraine. Through silent footage of Ukrainians attempting to resume daily life after the Russian army’s passage, she juxtaposes these moments with the raw audio of intercepted phone calls between Russian soldiers and their families, obtained by Ukrainian intelligence services.
🗣📱 These conversations expose a grim facet of the war: Russian soldiers speak openly of torture and place blame on Ukrainians — whom they refer to with the derogatory term “khokhols” — for everything from poverty and the Covid-19 pandemic to livestock disease. These words reveal the deep-rooted indoctrination and propaganda that shape their worldview. Many soldiers, emotionally detached from the conflict, show complete insensitivity toward the horrors they commit or endure. Enticed by government promises of money to enlist, they are often met with broken pledges.
The screening of Intercepted offers a rare opportunity to confront this brutal reality — not just through images, but also through the dehumanizing narratives that accompany the war. The film underscores how Russian soldiers’ minds are manipulated, turning them into instruments of a propaganda machine.
Produced in collaboration between Canada, France, and Ukraine, Intercepted premiered at the Berlinale and is among the five films nominated for the prestigious European LUX Audience Award. Its production brought together French and Ukrainian artists and technicians in close cooperation, further strengthening cultural and professional ties between the two countries.
🎞 Director Oksana Karpovych will be present at the screening to discuss the making of this film, which strikes a powerful balance between the ordinary moments of daily life and the psychological violence of intercepted conversations. Her work reminds us that the war waged by Russia is not only military, but also a war of images and disinformation.
🇺🇦 Stand With Ukraine will also be present at the screening and will engage with many leading figures from the French and Ukrainian cultural scenes to discuss ongoing initiatives supporting Ukrainian cinema in France.

Chaville hosts the exhibition 'Dawn, Children of Ukraine'
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-26 | L’atrium de Chaville, 3 parv, Robert Schuman, 92370 Chaville, Chaville, 92370, France
A MUST-SEE!
The photo exhibition “Dawn, Children of Ukraine” by the talented Youry Bilak is currently being held at the Atrium in Chaville until October 26, 2024.

Through 33 photographs, taken from reports made in several Ukrainian cities since the large-scale Russian invasion on February 24, 2022, the photographer shows the upheavals and traumas experienced by children and their families during wartime. The images capture the resilience of children from Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel, Borodyanka, Chernihiv, Novoselivka, Yahidne, Lukashivka, Mariupol, and Vinnytsia.
Photographs: Youry Bilak
Chaville is twinned with the city of Koryukivka in Ukraine, thanks to a partnership established by Stand With Ukraine and the Île-de-France Region during the “Île-de-France and Ukraine: Engaged Together” forum that took place on December 6. This twinning aims to create strong ties between our two communities by promoting cultural, educational, and human exchanges. These Franco-Ukrainian partnerships are essential to support the Ukrainian population and promote projects of resilience and reconstruction while strengthening solidarity between our cities.
Don’t miss this exhibition!

Special Screening of the Film Starting from Scratch
2024-10-12 20:30 - 22:00 | Cinéma Espace Saint Michel, 7 Place Saint Michel, Paris, 75005, France
As part of the Babylon Villeneuve project, we are delighted to invite you to a screening of the documentary “Starting from Scratch” at Cinéma Espace Saint-Michel, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris!
🎞️ Starting from Scratch is a series of nine documentaries directed by the renowned Ukrainian collective Babylon’13, shedding light on the reconstruction of Ukrainian communities affected by Russia’s war of aggression.
Through these powerful films, you will witness the moving stories of cities such as Maryinka, Kharkiv, Kamenka, and Nikopol. Residents are shown working tirelessly to rebuild their daily lives: repairing homes destroyed by Russian attacks, clearing debris, reinstalling windows and roofs, and even cleaning courtyards with their grandchildren after bombings. Some return to live in dangerous areas still littered with landmines. Others find creative ways to cope with trauma — like wounded soldiers who begin painting or creating graffiti on damaged walls.
Despite the hardships, the Ukrainian people refuse to give up. With courage and solidarity, they rebuild their lives and stand strong against the pain and destruction left by the Russian war of aggression.
📆 October 12 at 8:30 PM📍 Cinéma Espace Saint-Michel, 7 Place Saint-Michel, 75005 Paris🎫 Free entry with reservation — https://billets.babylon-villeneuve.fr🥂 Discussion with the director + French-Ukrainian cocktail reception🎗 All donations collected will go toward supporting Ukrainian volunteers
Join us to show your support for Ukraine! 🇺🇦

‘Women in war’ at the Paris City Hall
2024-11-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Hôtel de Ville de Paris, 2 Rue Eugène Spuller, 75003 Paris, Paris, 75003, France
Stand with Ukraine is organizing with the Paris City Hall an evening on the theme of Ukrainian women during the war. In Ukraine or as refugees abroad, Ukrainian women are changing the perception of their role in Ukrainian society by enlisting in the army, playing an active role as volunteers or integrating other countries. Will the war and reconstruction be the opportunity to redefine women’s role? What obstacles do they confront, and how can they change Ukraine for the better? A meeting with leading Ukrainian personalities.

Special Screening of the film "The Kilometer"
2024-11-23 20:30 - 23:00 | Cinéma Espace Saint Michel, 7 Place Saint Michel, Paris, 75005, France
As part of the Babylon Villeneuve project, we are pleased to invite you to a screening of the documentary “The Kilometer”, directed by the prestigious Ukrainian collective Babylon’13, at the Cinéma Espace Saint-Michel in the 5th arrondissement of Paris!
Synopsis: In February 2022, Roman Liubyi is working as a videographer for a drama production in London. When the Russian army invades the Kyiv region, he decides to return to his family in Irpin, which quickly becomes a battlefield.
While thousands of civilians, including his wife, parents, and 9-year-old daughter, take shelter in basements, cut off from the rest of the country by the Russian invaders, Roman joins an aerial reconnaissance unit tasked with mapping enemy movements and helping those living under occupation, with no possibility of evacuation.
With his drone, Roman manages to get closer to his home and loved ones, even though a world separates them in reality.
📆 Saturday, November 23rd at 8:30 PM📍 Cinéma Espace Saint-Michel, 7 Pl. Saint-Michel, 75005 Paris🎫 Free entry with reservation — https://billets.babylon-villeneuve.fr🥂 Discussion with the director and Franco-Ukrainian cocktail🎗 All funds raised will be donated to support Ukrainian volunteers
Come in large numbers to support Ukraine!

Eiffel Tower Illuminated in the Colors of Ukraine
2025-02-24 18:45 - 20:00 | Parvis Droits de l’Homme, 56 Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, Paris, 75116, France
Stand With Ukraine invites you to a moment of solidarity and reflection on February 24, as the Eiffel Tower, symbol of France, will be lit up in the colors of Ukraine.
Organized by the City of Paris, in the presence of the Ambassador of Ukraine to France, this illumination will mark three years of resistance and solidarity, paying tribute to all those in France who continue to stand with the Ukrainian people.
Today, this support is more vital than ever. Join us!

Concert by the Renaissance Chamber Orchestra of Mariupol in Paris
2025-02-26 20:30 - 22:30 | Le Consultat Voltaire, 14 avenue Parmentier, Paris, 75011, France
Founded over 35 years ago, Renaissance is more than just an orchestra — it is a symbol of cultural resistance in the face of adversity. Forced to flee their occupied hometown, the musicians found refuge in Kyiv, where they continue to perform a vibrant Ukrainian repertoire, too often overshadowed by history.
🎻 Paris – Wednesday, February 26 at 8:30 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM)📍 Consulat Voltaire, 14 avenue Parmentier, 75011 Paris
This event will take place in the presence of:

Vadym Omelchenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to France

Mstyslav Chernov, director of the award-winning documentary 20 Days in Mariupol

The editorial team of Kometa magazine

🎗️ Support for Ukraine: Donations will be collected on site in support of the La Cantine de Marioupol project.
✅ Free concert, reservation required via Google Form.

Discussion - "UKRAINE: 3 YEARS ON – Ukrainian Society Facing Total War"
2025-02-27 18:00 - 21:30 | Césure, 13 Rue Santeuil, Paris, 75005, France
Three years after the escalation of Russia’s full-scale invasion across Ukrainian territory, civil society remains the primary target of a campaign of terror — and continues to stand in resistance. Women and men on the frontlines of this struggle are working to preserve everything that is human, while others fight on the battlefield, sacrificing their lives for the same cause.
This event is co-organized by the Ukrainian Institute in France, the Public Information Library (BPI), and La Gaîté Lyrique, with the support of Césure, and in partnership with the Embassy of Ukraine in France.
With:

Yuliia Iliukha, writer

Artem Chapeye, writer

Michel Hazanavicius, filmmaker

Iryna Tsilyk, filmmaker and poet

Moderated by: Iryna DmytrychynReading by: Sophie Magnaud
📅 Thursday, February 27, 2025📍 Césure, Amphi B, 13 Rue Santeuil, 75005 Paris

"Resilience and Remembrance": an exhibition celebrating the friendship between Le Havre and Mariupol
2025-02-28 - 2025-03-14 | Hôtel de ville du Havre, 1517 Pl. de l'Hôtel de ville, Le Havre, 76600, France
As part of the Friendship Day between Le Havre and Mariupol (Ukraine), the association Reg’Art will unveil its exhibition “Resilience and Remembrance: Mariupol – Le Havre”, from Friday, February 28 to Friday, March 14, in the Forum of Le Havre City Hall.
“Resilience and Remembrance: Mariupol – Le Havre” is an artistic exhibition exploring the ties between two cities marked by war and united by resilience and the will to rebuild. Through paintings, sculptures, photographs, and collages, artists from diverse backgrounds pay tribute to the people of Le Havre and Mariupol, bearing witness to their strength in overcoming hardship and building a future.
This exhibition invites visitors to reflect on collective memory, solidarity between peoples, and the power of art in the face of historical tragedy.
Practical information:
📅 Dates: February 28 – March 14, 2025🕘 Opening hours: 9 AM – 5 PM📍 Location: Forum of Le Havre City Hall🎟️ Free admission

Conference: "Crossed Perspectives: Le Havre – Mariupol" at Sciences Po
2025-02-28 14:30 - 16:30 | Science Po Le Havre, 77 rue Bellot, Le Havre, 76600, France
As part of the Friendship Day between Le Havre and Mariupol, Sciences Po Le Havre will host the conference “Crossed Perspectives: Le Havre – Mariupol.”
This event will bring together committed speakers to discuss the destruction in Ukraine, the resilience of its people, and the challenges of reconstruction. Through a thought-provoking roundtable, the discussion will highlight the impact of war on cities and their inhabitants, as well as the outlook for renewal and international cooperation.
📍 Sciences Po Le Havre, 77 rue Bellot, 76600 Le Havre📅 Friday, February 28, 2025 – 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM🎟 Open to all – Free admission
Speakers:

Vadym Omelchenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to France

Vadym Boichenko, Mayor of Mariupol

Edward Mayor, President of Stand With Ukraine

Max Yvetot, Director of AURH (Urban Planning Agency of Le Havre)

Pierre Heilbronn, Special Envoy of the President of the Republic for Aid and Reconstruction in Ukraine

Thierry Marx, Michelin-starred chef and founder of the “Cuisine Mode d’Emploi(s)” training program

Michaël Hauchecorne, Director of Sciences Po Le Havre Campus

Caroline Leclercq, Deputy Mayor of Le Havre for International Relations

This roundtable will shed light on the consequences of war on cities and their residents, humanitarian issues, and the challenges of rebuilding. A vital exchange to better understand today’s realities and build bridges between territories marked by history.

Concert by the Renaissance Chamber Orchestra of Mariupol in Le Havre
2025-02-28 20:15 - 22:30 | Théâtre de l’Hôtel de Ville du Havre, 1517 place de l’Hôtel de Ville, Le Havre, 76600, France
Founded over 35 years ago, Renaissance is more than just an orchestra — it is a symbol of cultural resistance in the face of adversity. Forced to flee their occupied hometown, the musicians found refuge in Kyiv, where they continue to keep alive a vibrant Ukrainian repertoire too often overshadowed by history.
🎻 Le Havre – Friday, February 28 at 8:15 PM
📍 Théâtre de l’Hôtel de Ville, 1517 Place de l’Hôtel de Ville, 76600 Le Havre
As part of the Friendship Day between Le Havre and Mariupol, this concert will be a powerful moment of solidarity and culture. The orchestra will perform works by Ukrainian composers, from Baroque to contemporary, alongside European masterpieces such as Mendelssohn.
🎤 With the presence of:

Vadym Omelchenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to France

Vadym Boichenko, Mayor of Mariupol

Edward Mayor, President of Stand With Ukraine

✅ Free concert, reservation required
