“Slovo” House. Unfinished Novel

Based on true events, this drama delves into the lives of Ukrainian writers during the era of the “Executed Renaissance.” In collaboration with MUR and their musical project “You’re a Romantic,” it tells the story of the “Slovo” house, where Soviet authorities gathered Ostap Vyshnia, Pavlo Tychyna, Les Kurbas, Mykola Khvylovy, Mykola Semenko, Krushelnytska, Yalovy, Sosiura, Yanovych, Johansen, and many others, compelling them to work for the benefit of the system. The film reveals how the communist paradise transforms into a true hell of repression, executions, lost dreams, and lives. Yet, we will always remember not only their talented works but also their tragic fates.

Monday, May 27
Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Advance tickets HERE | $28 at the door

Будинок «Слово». Нескінченний роман.

Основана на реальних подіях, драма українських письменників епохи “Розстріляного відродження”. У співпраці з МУР та їхнім музичним проєктом “Ти романтика”, історія будинку “Слово”, де під одним дахом радянська влада зібрала Остапа Вишню, Павла Тичину, Леся Курбаса, Миколу Хвильового, Мікаеля Семенка, Крушельницьку, Ялового, Сосюру, Яновича, Йогансена та багатьох інших, і змусила їх працювати на благо системи. Фільм розповідає про те, як комуністичний рай перетворюється на справжнє пекло з репресіями, розстрілами, втраченими мріями та життями. Але ми завжди пам’ятатимемо не тільки їх талановиті твори, але й трагічні долі.

Двері відчиняються о 18:00| Початок фільму о 18:30

 Фільм українською мовою з англійськими субтитрами.

“SLOVO” HOUSE. UNFINISHED NOVELBudynok Slovo. Neskinchenyi roman (Tara Tomenko, 2024 / 121 mins / NR / In Ukrainian w/EST) Film about the Ukrainian artists persecuted by totalitarianism amid the Holodomor, a tale of resilience in 20th-century genocide.

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*Must be 18+ for entry. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
*Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event.
*We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at www.riotheatretickets.ca. If a screening or live event is not sold out, the remaining tickets will be available for in-person purchase at the Rio Theatre’s Box Office prior to showtime on the day of the event (subject to availability).
*Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating for this event is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats, and time for treats at concession.

*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale.

Kharkiv, the 1930s. The heyday of Ukrainian art. Ambitious young poet Vladimir Akimov happily settles in at the new luxury "Slovo" House built specifically for artists. He comes from the provinces and works as a proof-reader in a printing press, and has never even dreamed of living under one roof with prominent Ukrainian writers and artists. He thinks his own poetry is genius, but nobody takes his literary efforts seriously, not to mention the occasional chuckles over his epigone poems. But fate smiles at him. The head of the political intelligence agency suggests that he become the author of a play written earlier. Akimov agrees, signing a non- disclosure note. The poet has no idea what price he will pay for this success. “‘Slovo’ House” is a story about a generation of Ukrainian artists persecuted by the totalitarian system, unfolding against the backdrop of one of the largest genocides of the 20th century: the Holodomor, which caused the death of almost 7 million people.

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