A feature documentary following Jay and Vol’demar, a queer couple and professional dancers navigating love, identity, and survival within Kyiv’s underground scene during Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine.

Set against a backdrop of war, the film explores how dance, community, and chosen family become acts of resistance. Through intimate access and poetic storytelling, TO DANCE IS TO RESIST offers a powerful portrait of resilience, queer joy, and the enduring strength of Kyiv’s LGBTQIA+ community.

Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion with Ukrainian activist Mariia Vorotilina, filmmaker and former Berlinale Panorama director Wieland Speck, who is also the founder of the Teddy Award, and director Julian Lautenbacher.

The conversation will be moderated by author, activist, and podcaster Johannes Kram.

Duration: 90 min · Languages: Ukrainian, English & Russian · English subtitles

More information about the film including our trailer can be found on our website:
https://www.todanceistoresist.com