How to Divorce During the War | 2026 Sundance Film Festival Review
Invisible Missiles: Blaževičius Offers Chilly Portrayal of a Couple & Country in Crisis
Given its title, Andrius Blaževičius’ third outing, How to Divorce During the War, invites expectations of a very different kind of film than the one the filmmaker ultimately delivers, shaped by a distinctly imposed style. Instead of melodrama, terror and sensationalism, Blaževičius closely follows a Lithuanian couple and their young daughter when one spouse seeks a divorce just as Russia begins its invasion of Ukraine. Keeping viewers at arm’s length, there is a precise and chilling effect to the direction which offers a unique alternative to a Marriage Story but keeps the viewer at arms length.… Read the rest
