On June 8, 2026, Stadtkino Wien will host the screening of the documentary film “Second Wind”, following the journey of five Ukrainian soldiers who, after severe war injuries and amputations, set out to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.

Last winter, five Ukrainian soldiers – four are servicemen with prosthetic legs and a severely wounded servicewoman – set out to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. “Second Wind” follows their journey from the realities of the battlefield to the physical and emotional challenge of the world’s highest free-standing mountain. The film tells the story of resilience and determination at a moment when Ukraine continues to fight not only for its territorial integrity, but also for its democratic future in Europe.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion focusing on the political and societal dimensions of the film: the resilience of Ukrainian society, the role of veterans in shaping the country’s future, and the significance of Ukraine’s European aspirations in the current geopolitical context. One of the soldiers featured in the film will be present.

Tickets are 10,50€

Introductory remarks:
Amb. Rupert Weinmann, Deputy Director-General for International Cultural Affairs, Ministry for European and International Affairs
Mr. Yurii Vitrenko, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the International Organizations in Vienna
Ms. Oleksandr Irkhin, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Ukraine in Vienna

Panel:
Masha Kondakova, film director
Gena Gazin, producer
Tessa Szyszkowitz, moderator