Hemingway on Screen: Across the River and Into the Trees

Based on Ernest Hemingway’s final novel published during his lifetime, the film follows American Army Colonel Richard Cantwell, a war hero confronting his terminal illness with quiet resolve. Set in WWII-era Italy, Cantwell retreats to Venice for what may be his final weekend – seeking solitude, reflection, and perhaps one last connection. When an unexpected encounter with a young countess sparks renewed hope, the story unfolds into a poignant meditation on love, war, youth, and aging.

The screening is co-organised with the Association of Ukrainian Organisations in Estonia within the framework of the Ukrainian Cinema Club – a cultural platform that brings people together, fosters emotional connection with Ukraine, and promotes a sense of shared identity and unity.

This event has been made possible thanks to the generous support of Tribune Pictures, which kindly granted permission for the screening. The producers of the film are expected to attend.

The event is part of the research project “Hemingway’s War Narratives in Film Adaptations (WARinFILM)”, conducted by Ruslana Dovhanchyna at Tallinn University and funded by the Estonian Research Council.

Admission is free of charge (no seat reservations; doors open 15 minutes before the screening)
Language: English (with Ukrainian subtitles)

Please note: Access to Cinema Sõprus is via a side door of the building.