Prairie Ukrainian Film Festival - PUFF

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

Seven Films, Four Days, One City. We get you ready for the 2026 Pr...

06/10/2026

We’re excited to welcome Horizons of Belonging co-director Steven Brese to Saskatoon for the opening night of the Prairie Ukrainian Film Festival!

Join us on Thursday, June 11 at 7 PM for a free screening of this powerful documentary, followed by a live Q&A with Steven.

Everyone is welcome. We can’t wait to kick off PUFF 2026 with you!

06/09/2026

Things to do this week in Saskatoon, including PUFF! 🎥🎞🇺🇦

06/03/2026

A cat wandering through Kyiv. A boy fleeing with his cow. Stories of survival in a world turned upside down.

ANIMALS IN WAR (2025) is a powerful anthology exploring the impact of Russia's war against Ukraine through the lives of animals caught in the conflict.
Featuring Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn and premiering at Tribeca, the film reveals moments of courage, compassion, and unexpected hope amid destruction.
This is not just a film about animals. It is a deeply human story about what war takes, and what remains.

📍 Remai Modern
🗓 Sunday, June 14
⏰ 3:30 PM
🗣 Ukrainian and English
💛 Admission by donation

Don’t miss this moving conclusion to the Prairie Ukrainian Film Festival. Everyone is welcome to join us for an afternoon of powerful storytelling and contemporary Ukrainian cinema.

More information: puffsaskatoon.com

06/02/2026

💃 Calling Saskatoon's dance community!

PUFF 2026 invites dancers, choreographers, movement artists, and dance enthusiasts to experience Match in a Haystack (2025), a powerful documentary about a group of Ukrainian women who continue to create and perform despite the realities of war.

As air raids, power outages, and uncertainty shape their daily lives, dance becomes more than an art form—it becomes a source of resilience, connection, expression, and hope.

This inspiring film offers a unique look at the role of movement and creativity on Ukraine's cultural frontlines, and the determination of artists to keep creating when the world around them is changing.

📍 Remai Modern
📅 Sunday, June 14
🕐 1:00 PM
🗣️ In Ukrainian with English subtitles
🎟️ Admission is free or by donation

Whether you're part of a dance company, a student, a teacher, or simply someone who loves the performing arts, this screening is not to be missed.

More information at puffsaskatoon.com

05/29/2026

🎬 2000 METERS TO ANDRIIVKA is a powerful and deeply affecting documentary from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov.

🏆 2000 METERS TO ANDRIIVKA just received a News & Documentary Emmy® Award for Outstanding Direction: Documentary. The honour was presented last night (May 28) at the 47th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards, recognizing the film’s gripping and intimate portrayal of the war in Ukraine.

From the Oscar-winning team behind 20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL, this film follows Ukrainian soldiers fighting to reclaim the occupied village of Andriivka during the 2023 counteroffensive. Through frontline footage, Army bodycam video, and intimate moments of reflection, the film reveals the devastating human cost of war and the impossible realities faced by those defending their homeland.

📍 Remai Modern
📅 Saturday, June 13
🕖 7:00 PM
🎟️ Admission is free or by donation
🗣️ Ukrainian with English subtitles
⚠️ Content Advisory: Mature (18+) — strong coarse language, violence, and intense emotional impact

A special thank you to for sponsoring this screening ☕💙💛

More info: www.puffsaskatoon.com

05/28/2026

🌿 Step into the mystical world of The Eve of Ivan Kupalo — part of the PUFF Klassyka series at the Prairie Ukrainian Film Festival 2026.

Directed by legendary filmmaker Yurii Illienko, this visually stunning classic blends folk traditions, surreal imagery, music, and mythology into a dreamlike retelling inspired by Mykola Hohol’s haunting stories. Set on the eve of the ancient Kupalo celebrations, the film follows a young man whose desperate search for fortune leads him into a dark bargain with supernatural forces.

✨ Experience one of the most celebrated masterpieces of Ukrainian poetic cinema on the big screen.

📍 Remai Modern
📅 Saturday, June 13
🕞 3:30 PM
🎬 In Ukrainian with English subtitles
🎟️ Admission is free or by donation

More info: www.puffsaskatoon.com

05/27/2026

🌲✨ Looking for a family-friendly film at PUFF 2026?

Join us on Saturday, June 13 at Remai Modern for Mavka: The Forest Song (2023) — a visually stunning English-language Ukrainian animated fantasy inspired by folklore, nature, and the magic of the forest.

Mavka is a powerful forest spirit sworn to protect the natural world. But when she falls in love with Lukash, a young musician from a nearby village, their worlds collide as greed threatens the balance between humanity and nature.

Filled with breathtaking animation, music, humour, and heart, Mavka is a magical adventure for children and adults alike. 💚

📍 Remai Modern
📅 Saturday, June 13
🕐 1:00 PM
🗣 Language: English
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for children & families
🎟 Free admission — donations welcome

Part of PUFF 2026: Prairie Ukrainian Film Festival.

Visit www.puffsaskatoon.com for the full schedule and festival details.