Doxumentale'26 Dx'Lounge To Dance is to Resist at Kater

Dx'26 Dx'Lounge To Dance is to Resist at Kater

Dx'Lounge

To Dance is to Resist at Kater

Name: To Dance is to Resist at Kater
Start: 2026-05-29T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-29T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Kater

29 May, 2026, 8.00 PM @ Kater

To Dance Is To Resist sets the tone for the Dx’Lounge opening night at Kater — and the title says it all. We celebrate the protagonists of a Ukrainian film that explores the urgency of human expression, dance as a strategy for survival, and the struggle for recognition and acceptance.

Accompanying the screening, there will be a performance by artists featured in the film. We are delighted to share this special night with them before releasing guests into the vibrant, pulsating life of Holzmarkt.

The Q&A will include:

Julian Lautenbacher, Director
Sasha Ongley, Producer
Nadiia Khatymlianska, Editor
Moritz Martin, Moderator

More about Kater:

Kater, a legendary jewel of Berlin’s club scene, is more than just a hotspot for vibrant nights—it’s a place with a unique spirit, nestled on the banks of the Spree. With its expansive outdoor spaces and hidden corners, it radiates creativity and invites discovery at every turn.

For Dx’Lounge, Kater becomes a meeting point where stories unfold, perspectives are shared, and community comes alive in an atmosphere like no other.

Tickets

Dx'Lounge

29 May

8.00 PM

Kater

Program Info

Q&A

Guests

Julian Lautenbacher

Julian is a German artist and filmmaker based between Kyiv and Berlin. Since 2021, they have worked on an ongoing project documenting Kyiv during the full-scale war, capturing its intimate and political dimensions. With a background in film, photography, sound design, and music, Julian’s work explores intimacy, social structures, and human connection across cultures. They are a founding member of the artist collective Progressive Movement, focused on LGBTQI+ rights and resistance in Ukraine.

Sasha Ongley

Sasha is a British-American filmmaker based in Berlin with a background in leadership studies, human geography, and documentary film. She is a founding member of Progressive Movement Film Production, bringing a cultivated approach to filmmaking, drawing from her international experience and a commitment to elevating marginalized, community-centered stories. Ensuring that the project aligns with its emotional and cultural intentions, she also contributes as a screenwriter and additional editor.

Nadiia Khatymlianska

Nadiia Khatymlianska was born in Kyiv, where she studied language and literature. After witnessing revolution and war, she pursued her long-standing interest in directing and began film studies in Kyiv, developing a strong focus on editing. Following the full-scale invasion, she moved to Berlin, completed a guest semester at Film University Babelsberg, and earned an MA in Directing from Hamburg Media School. She has professional experience editing fiction, commercial, and documentary projects.

Moderation

Moritz Martin

Moritz Martin studied sociology and political science in Leipzig, The Hague, and Augsburg. At the taz Panter Foundation, he manages international media projects with journalists from West Asia, North Africa, and India. As an editor for taz lab, he focuses on international politics and freedom of the press. He also hosts the talk series "lost & found" (most recently on Ukrainian club culture) and is the co-founder of the label MANIAC.

Media in this event

Film