Common Ground Books & Spirits

A sunset movie night continuing our dive into Krzysztof Kieślowski’s filmography. This is one of his most famous and visually stunning works, where the framing and close-ups—like a single sugar cube melting in coffee—complement a powerful story. Following the tragic death of her husband and daughter, Julie decides to sever all ties with the past. Moving to Paris, she attempts to dissolve into the city, seeking absolute solitude and freedom from memory. It is a profound story of healing and the invisible threads of love. 19:30 — Doors open, intro talk and trailers 19:45 — Screening starts French audio with Russian and English subtitles. 4K quality. Register via the link in sunset’s bio.

Following the tragic death of her composer husband and young daughter in a car crash, Julie decides to completely sever all ties with the past. She sells the house, moves to Paris and tries to dissolve into the huge city, choosing absolute solitude and freedom from memories. This is an intimate, profound story of healing, the invisible threads of love and finding the strength to start anew. Screening in French with Russian and English subtitles. To register, leave a comment or use the link in the Common Ground Books & Spirits Instagram bio.

A talk about pseudoscience and alternative history. We will deconstruct popular myths and explore why pseudo-historical theories emerge, who is responsible, and the role governments play in their spread. The discussion will focus on how to distinguish quality research from pseudoscience and propaganda without professional training. Speaker: Pavel Kolosnitsyn, historian, archaeologist, and participant of the Scientists Against Myths forum.

A conversational comedy show where comedians listen to audience problems and offer their own solutions. Whether you've had a fight with a friend, your cactus died, or important negotiations hit a dead end, the performers will help you find the silver lining in any situation. Entrance: 2000 AMD. Register via direct message. Age limit: 18+.