Ukrainian poetry in times of war
Ukrainian poetry cuts to the core and allows readers to physically experience what it tells. However, Ukrainian poets today are not only active in literary terms. Some are directly involved in relief efforts on the front lines, risking their lives in the process. Some never return.
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KEY VISUAL "Nichts wird mehr so sein wie früher. Alles braucht Mut"
Among them is the young, charismatic poet Victoria Amelina, whose most impressive poems are presented here. Special attention is given to the works of Peace Prize winner Serhiy Zhadan, written since the beginning of the war in 2014. Initially silenced after the start of the full-scale invasion, completely new poems by him were published in German in November 2024 under the title "Chronicle of One's Own Breath." Readers also experience the great creative power of Ukrainian poetry in the works of numerous other Ukrainian poets.
Jan Uplegger is active as a freelance actor, voice artist, and theater maker in Berlin and Leipzig. His focus is on adapting contemporary historical material for the stage. He has also been heard as a narrator for Deutschlandfunk and in numerous audiobooks.
Viktoria Leléka is a composer, singer, and founder of the band LELÉKA, which has been combining traditional and contemporary music since 2016. Viktoria composes for various instrumental ensembles and produces and experiments with electronic music.
(IN GERMAN)
Dates
June 2025
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