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Governor's Lecture Series - Can I Go Home Now?

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Governor's Lecture Series - Can I Go Home Now?

Filmed in active war zones of Ukraine - Only Children Speak, No adults allowed to talk

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Date: Wednesday 8th April 2026

Join Pritan Ambroase as he discusses his new groundbreaking documentary.

Produced by a registered charity foundation in partnership with multiple Oscar and Grammy Winners, this unique and groundbreaking cinema-documentary hybrid film, where only children speak about their experiences stuck in the active war zones of Ukraine. No adults are allowed to talk, no politics and no political leaders. Filmed during active war attacks and directed by filmmaker and long-term humanitarian Pritan Ambroase, this is more than just a film; it is a global movement. The world has forgotten about the 25000 Ukrainian children stolen by Russia. This film will show the horror of this fact. Told beautifully through original orchestra soundtrack composed by a multiple Oscar winner, with the juxtaposition of ballet accompanied by boxing and waltz. Ambassadors of the film are: Dame Joanna Lumley, Miriam Margolyes, Brian Cox, etc.
 

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A civilian wearing a red jacket embraces a soldier in camouflage uniform on a forest road. Other armed soldiers stand nearby, one holding a blue and yellow flag. The scene conveys a moment of human connection and support amid a military environment.

A short clip from the film will be shown, followed by reflections and discussion.

A monochrome film poster showing a young child standing in a snowy forest, holding a lantern and facing a damaged military tank. Large handwritten-style text reads “Can I Go Home Now?” Additional text states “Only the children speak. No adults are allowed to talk.” The poster credits the film’s director and composer and includes a website address at the bottom.

Guest Speaker:

Pritan Ambroase

Pritan Ambroase is a renowned and critically acclaimed film director, media entrepreneur, multi-industry CEO, philanthropist & humanitarian - founder of the charity Humans of Our World Foundation which has carried out humanitarian activities in over 160 countries. Ambroase is the son of a British Army man and had attended boarding school in over 7 countries in 3 continents which instilled in him the values of uniting our world. He is the director and producer of Can I Go Home Now? also the CEO of The Hollywood Insider media network which is the first media network in the world to fully ban gossip and scandal and focusing instead on ethical storytelling, culture, and impact. Through his work across film, media, and humanitarian advocacy, Pritan’s focus has consistently been on using storytelling as a force for empathy, accountability, and positive global change.

Across his work, Pritan Ambroase has been committed to the belief that storytelling carries responsibility — particularly when it involves the lives of children and the consequences of war. His lectures and public engagements explore how film can function as testimony, how culture can preserve human dignity, and how societies may better listen to those whose voices are most often overlooked.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday 8th April 2026
Location: The State Apartments (Entrance via London Gate)

Schedule:

  • 18:00 - 18:30 - Drinks reception in the State Apartments
  • 18:30 - 19:15 - Lecture
  • 19:15 - 19:30 - Q&A session

Ticket Price: £30 per person (Includes a complimentary drink).

All ticket revenue supports the ongoing care and wellbeing of our Chelsea Pensioners.

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