Lithuania's Oscar Entry for 2026
Presented by Ariel Baska
Director: Andrius Blaževičius
Starring: Marius Repšys, Žygimantė Elena Jakštaitė
Distribution: Zeitgeist (Köln 75)
Premiere: Sundance Film Festival 2026
Select Awards: Sundance Film Festival 2026 Directing Award Winner: World Cinema, Dramatic
Set in Vilnius in 2022, high-flying executive Marija chooses the worst moment to discuss divorce with husband Vytas - one day before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The couple navigates separation amid a refugee crisis.
HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR is nominated for the following Lost Weekend awards:
Best Foreign Language Film
Best Story
Best Director (Andrius Blazevicius)
Best Actress (Žygimantė Elena Jakštaitė)
Best Actor (Marius Repšys)
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