How to Divorce During the War

Director: Andrius Blaževičius
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Film Info

  • Origin: Lithuania, Luxembourg, Ireland & Czech Republic
  • Runtime: 108 mins
  • Color
  • Language: Lithuanian, English, Ukrainian & Russian
  • Subtitles: English

WINNER BEST DIRECTOR WORLD CINEMA DRAMATIC - 2026 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

Vilnius, 2022. High-flying executive Marija (Zygimante Elena Jakstaite) chooses the worst possible moment to inform her husband Vytas (Marius Repsys) she wants a divorce: just one day before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Suddenly the couple must navigate the process of separation as it collides with a refugee and mid-life crisis. A struggling film director, Vytas is put into a tight spot by having to move in with his Russophile parents, while Marija struggles to find her footing as the war affects both her business and home life. As the reason for the divorce gradually becomes clear, the dissolution of Marija and Vytas’ marriage creates conflicts and opportunities for both of them, while also affecting their ever-observant young daughter Dovile. Packed with surprises along with much heartache and soul searching, Andrius Blaževičius’ nuanced and timely family drama skillfully depicts the fallout of a marriage against the backdrop of extraordinary events with humor and compassion. 

 

HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR is a Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber and it opened in theaters on August 21, 2026. To book this film please contact Nancy Gerstman or Emily Russo.

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Andrius Blaževičius

Born in Vilnius, June 26, 1985, studied Culture History and Anthropology at Vilnius University. After a while, Andrius switched to Film Directing studies at KIMO, Lithuanian National Film School, where he graduated with an MA in 2011. Blaževičius’ debut feature film THE SAINT (2016) premiered at Warsaw IFF and Busan IFF, won six national awards and became one of the most appreciated Lithuanian independent films at the national box office
with 47K admissions in total. His sophomore film RUNNER (2021) premiered at Karlovy Vary IFF with the main actress Žygimantė Elena Jakštaitė being awarded as a Shooting Star by European Film Promotion. RUNNER received two Lithuanian Film Academy awards - for the main and the supporting actresses. HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR (2026), his third feature film by Andrius Blaževičius, premiered at Sundance in the World Dramatic Competition.

FILMOGRAPHY

2011 Ten Reasons (Dešimt Priežasčių) [short]

2016 The Saint (Šventasis) [feature]

2021 Runner (Bėgikė) [feature]

2026 How To Divorce During The War (Skyrybos Karo Metu) [feature]

 

“A stinging satire...prepare to relate in a way that will almost assuredly be too close for comfort.” – David Fear, Rolling Stone
“A beautifully directed portrait of a couple navigating the dissolution of their marriage during the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.” – Guy Lodge, Variety
“ONE OF THE BEST FILMS OF THE YEAR... understated, intelligent, and brilliant... an exploration of capitalist comfort traps, contemporary apathy, and denial.” – Carlos Sousa, New York Sun
“Smart, dryly humorous, and perfectly shot.” – Brian Tallerico, RogerEbert.com
“Blaževičius reaffirms the power of film as art to comment on the images and stories under which we try to bury reality.” – William Repass, Slant
“Smart and constantly engaging.” – Shikhar Verma, High on Films
“Blaževičius uses quietly effective techniques to comment on ideas of protest, propaganda, and the pursuit of peace.” – Joshua Stevens, Loud and Clear Reviews
“Honest, nuanced, heartfelt and compelling.” – Avi Offer, NYC Movie Guru

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A scene from HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR, a film by Andrius Blaževičius. A Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber. A scene from HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR, a film by Andrius Blaževičius. A Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber.
A scene from HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR, a film by Andrius Blaževičius. A Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber. A scene from HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR, a film by Andrius Blaževičius. A Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber.
A scene from HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR, a film by Andrius Blaževičius. A Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber. A scene from HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR, a film by Andrius Blaževičius. A Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber.
A scene from HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR, a film by Andrius Blaževičius. A Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber. A scene from HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR, a film by Andrius Blaževičius. A Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber.
A scene from HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR, a film by Andrius Blaževičius. A Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber. A scene from HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR, a film by Andrius Blaževičius. A Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber.
A scene from HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR, a film by Andrius Blaževičius. A Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber. A scene from HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR, a film by Andrius Blaževičius. A Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber.
A scene from HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR, a film by Andrius Blaževičius. A Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber. A scene from HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR, a film by Andrius Blaževičius. A Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber.
A scene from HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR, a film by Andrius Blaževičius. A Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber. A scene from HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR, a film by Andrius Blaževičius. A Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber.
A scene from HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR, a film by Andrius Blaževičius. A Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber. A scene from HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR, a film by Andrius Blaževičius. A Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber.
A scene from HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR, a film by Andrius Blaževičius. A Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber. A scene from HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR, a film by Andrius Blaževičius. A Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber.

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