Beanpole

Visually captivating historical drama about two women searching for a way to start living again.

Dylda
Russia 2019
  • Czech
137 min.
18+
  • This film is available until 22. 9. 2026 in these territories: Czechia, Slovakia.
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1945, Leningrad. WWII has devastated the city, demolishing its buildings and leaving its citizens in tatters, physically and mentally. Two young women search for meaning and hope in the struggle to rebuild their lives amongst the ruins.

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Credits
Director: Kantěmir Balagov
Screenplay: Kantěmir Balagov, Alexandr Těrechov
Cinematography: Xenija Sereda
Music: Jevgenij Galperin
Sound: Rostislav Alimov
Production Design: Sergej Ivanov
Producer: Alexandr Rodňanskij, Sergej Melkumov
Costumes: Olga Smirnova
Cast: Viktorija Mirošničenko, Vasilisa Pěrelygina, Timofej Glazkov, Igor Širokov, Ksenia Kutěpova, Konstantin Balakirev, Olga Dragunova, Polina Kutěpova, Aljona Kučkova, Michail Šelomencev, Jurij Poljakov, Galina Močalova, Jurij Golubev
Awards

Cannes Film Festival

2019 – Kantemir Balagov (Un certain regard – Best Director)

Cannes Film Festival

2019 – Kantemir Balagov (Un certain regard – FIPRESCI Prize)

Palm Springs International Film Festival

2019 – Kantemir Balagov (Best Foreign Language Film)

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  • This film is available until 22. 9. 2026 in these territories: Czechia, Slovakia.