The film tells the remarkable story of an anarchist collective from Wrocław called Hulajpole, who in 2019 occupied an abandoned villa that was slated for demolition. From a neglected building, they created an autonomous space – the Piotr Kropotkin Social House.
Built on the testimonies of collective members and archival footage, the film explores themes of justice, state power, capitalism, and housing policy in Poland.
What is it like to live differently – in a supportive, non-hierarchical environment based on mutual aid, solidarity, and freedom? Like in Hulajpole.
February 24, 2026 marks the beginning of the fifth year of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. What this means for the lives of people in Ukraine is unimaginable for most people here. Temperatures have been below freezing for weeks. Due to ongoing Russian attacks with drones and ballistic weapons on the energy infrastructure, many cities have no permanent water or electricity supply. Even in apartments in the metropolis of Kyiv, people are freezing at zero degrees.
On January 13, 2026, Holocaust survivor Yevgenia Besfamilnaya is found dead in her apartment. Besfamilnaya translates as “without a name.” As a child, she escaped the Babyn Yar massacre by the Germans in 1941 and later grew up in an orphanage. The systematic Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure proved fatal for her.
With all the crises and wars, it is easy to lose sympathy for individuals; it is numbers, cities, temperatures, drone strikes that we hear every day with half an ear on the news. Ukraine may feel very far away to the German left, and fates such as that of Yevgenia Besfamilnaya may elicit a brief moment of concern.
Some of us traveled to Ukraine ourselves last fall. We learned a lot, our perspective on many things changed, and friendships were formed. That is why we are organizing a week of solidarity with those who are now living and fighting in the fourth year of Russia’s war of aggression: a week of solidarity with the people of Ukraine!
During this week, we want to talk to comrades on the ground, discuss local organizations, get to know the Antifa Gym in Kyiv, and learn from history together with a lecture on the history of Russian imperialism! On Friday, we will show a film about anti-authoritarian activists who have decided to fight with weapons in their hands.
On February 24, a demonstration will take place in the old town to mark the sad anniversary of the Russian offensive.
Solidarity with the struggle for freedom in Ukraine and everywhere in the world where people rise up against authoritarian and fascist oppression!
17.02.-24.02.2026 Week of Solidarity with people in Ukraine | Dresden EVENTS
Tuesday, 17.02.2026 | 7pm Solidarity event for Antifa Gym in Kyiv Malobeo | slideshow | auction | Solidarity cocktails made from kvass @Malobeo, Kamenzer Str. 38, Dresden
Wednesday, 18.02.2026 | 6pm They had no choice – Mensch und Tier im Krieg in der Ukraine Tierbefreier*innen| input & live interview in german/english @Hole of Fame, Königsbrücker Str. 39, Dresden
Friday, 20.02.2026 | 6pm Movie: Anti-authoritarians at war (EN) and talk ABC Dresden | movie and talk in english @Hole of Fame, Königsbrücker Str. 39, Dresden
Dienstag, 24.02.2026 Demonstration in Solidarity with people in Ukraine on the anniversary of russian´s full scale invasion Afterwards vegan Borschtsch @Malobeo | 8pm
17.02.-24.02.2026 Week of Solidarity with people in Ukraine Dresden
Friday, 20.02.2026 | 6pm Movie: Anti-authoritarians at war (EN) and talk ABC Dresden | movie and talk in english @Hole of Fame, Königsbrücker Str. 39, Dresden
Anti-authoritarians at war – a documentary by Manon Boltansky and Nico Dix
“Anti-Authoritarians at War”, a documentary by Manon Boltansky and Nico Dix, was filmed in summer 2024 in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Izium. It follows the people behind the Solidarity Collectives, both those at the forefront and those working behind the scenes. The film illustrates how people make everyday decisions under extreme pressure and how grassroots, non-hierarchical organizing persists even during war.
The film looks at difficult choices, organizing under fire, and solidarity that goes beyond borders.
SOLIDARITY COLLECTIVES is a network of volunteers and activists who support people affected by the war in Ukraine. SC provides humanitarian aid, medical supplies, evacuation support, protective gear, and logistics. Their work is based on mutual aid, horizontal organizing, and international solidarity.
17.02.-24.02.2026 Week of Solidarity with people in Ukraine Dresden
Thursday, 19.02.2026 | 6pm Centuries of militarism of russian empire OAG | 6pm food | 7pm presentation (en) @Malobeo, Kamenzer Str. 38, Dresden
Centuries of militarism of russian empire – from soviet myths of fighting against militarism to modern expansion into the whole world.
For some parts of authoritarian left Russia myth around soviet union was heavily rooted into anti-imperialism and constant struggle for the global revolution. Over 30 years after collapse of the bolsheviks regime we can look at the history of that formation and how it continued imperial policies of the russian empire before the revolution of 1917. We will also have a look at the modern Russian state that finds itself in the permanent war and continuous militarization despite promises of ending Cold War.
We will also have a look at the responses of russian anarchist, leftist and liberal circles to different rounds of wars started by the last dictator of russia Vladimir Putin and why war in Ukraine can break the back of the Emperor.
In Kyiv, they also visited a small anti-fascist gym. It offers Muay Thai and kickboxing training for anti-fascists, anti-authoritarians, queer people, and anyone else still living in the city. What’s particularly cool about this gym is that it is completely self-organized and doesn’t even charge membership fees, but is financed by voluntary donations. In addition, they also make their space available for lectures and other events. We experienced the gym as a very important reference point for the anarchist and antifascist scene in Kyiv.
Due to the war, people are constantly leaving the city for various reasons, so there is currently no stable group of people who can donate to pay the rent. Since the space still costs around €400 per month, the gym is currently in a very difficult situation. To actively contribute to preserving the space, we want to hold a solidarity event at malobeo to collect donations for the gym. Here’s what’s on offer:
A slideshow of pictures from the trip through Ukraine
Solidarity cocktails made from kvass
Küfa
An auction
Postcards with motifs from Ukraine at a solidarity price
An exhibition of pictures from the trip (also available for purchase)
The event will take place on February 17, 2026, at malobeo (Kamenzer Str. 36, 01099 Dresden) starting at 7 p.m. Before that, starting at 4 p.m., there will be a clothing swap at malobeo, so feel free to come by.
