Under the Volcano
Pod wulkanem
Synopsis
A Ukrainian family is spending their final day of vacation in Tenerife, Spain when suddenly Russia’s ongoing occupation of Ukraine turns into a full-scale invasion. As their return to Kyiv becomes impossible, the tourists become refugees overnight.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Golden Apricot International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damian Kocur
- Screenplay & Story
- Damian Kocur, Marta Konarzewska
- Original Title
- Pod wulkanem
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Wolof
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Lizart Film, Hawk Art, Telewizja Polska, MGM, Szypura Funds
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damian Kocur
Damian Kocur, Marta Konarzewska
Mykyta Kuzmenko
Alan Zejer
Mikołaj Lizut, Agnieszka Jastrzębska
Department Leadership Roster
Aleksandra Markowska
Production Design
Mikołaj Lizut
Producer
Damian Kocur
Writer
Mykyta Kuzmenko
Director of Photography
Marta Konarzewska
Writer
Damian Kocur
Director
Agnieszka Jastrzębska
Producer
Alan Zejer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under the Volcano
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What is Under the Volcano about?
A Ukrainian family is spending their final day of vacation in Tenerife, Spain when suddenly Russia’s ongoing occupation of Ukraine turns into a full-scale invasion. As their return to Kyiv becomes impossible, the tourists become refugees overnight.
Who directed Under the Volcano?
Under the Volcano was directed by Damian Kocur.
Who stars in Under the Volcano?
The principal cast of Under the Volcano includes Sofia Berezovska, Anastasiia Karpenko, Roman Lutskyi, Fedir Pugachov, Almira Hryhorets.
When was Under the Volcano released and how long is it?
Under the Volcano was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.