Come and See (1985)

Join Nowhere Cinema in taking a look at the perils of fascism with a screening of Come and See.

" This legendary film from Soviet director Elem Klimov is a senses-shattering plunge into the dehumanizing horrors of war. As Nazi forces encroach on his small village in what is now known as Belarus, teenage Flyora (Alexei Kravchenko, in a searing depiction of anguish) eagerly joins the Soviet resistance. Rather than the adventure and glory he envisioned, what he finds is a waking nightmare of unimaginable carnage and cruelty—rendered with a feverish, otherworldly intensity by Klimov’s subjective camera work and expressionistic sound design. Nearly blocked from being made by Soviet censors, who took seven years to approve its script, Come and See is perhaps the most visceral, impossible-to-forget antiwar film ever made." – Criterion Collection

This screening will be subtitled, and you can expect a 15min intermission.

CW: Come and See is one of the most disturbing movies ever released. It contains graphic and prolonged depictions of war violence, including massacre, mass murder, and genocide, sexual assault (implied/attempted); animal death, dead bodies and mutilation, and intense psychological trauma with disturbing imagery throughout. If you have any questions, please send us an email at nowherecinema@pm.me!

In 2026, Nowhere Cinema has transitioned to licensed screenings to build toward long-term sustainability and eventually be able to open our own space. Tickets are pay-what-you-can with a $8 minimum. If the ticket price is a barrier for you, email nowherecinema@pm.me and we'll make sure you can attend.

Licensed through: Janus

License fee: $150