Sanatorium

Set in a monumental 1970s brutalist building on the coast of Odesa, this documentary focuses on the guests of the Kuyalnik Sanatorium. While a war occurs nearby, visitors continue to arrive at the aging facility seeking relief from illness and infertility. The film follows a small group of people as they utilize salt lake baths, black mud treatments, and electroshock therapy in their pursuit of healing, love, and happiness.

Directed by Gar O'Rourke, this project is the first in a chronological list of his directed works, followed by The Siege of Paradise in 2026. The production was a collaboration between Ukraine, Ireland, and France, with support from companies including BBC Storyville, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Venom Films, and the MEDIA sub-programme of Creative Europe. The film was produced by Samantha Corr, Ken Wardrop, and Andrew Freedman. It has a total runtime of 91 minutes.