directed by Sergei Loznitsa, drama, 143 min, fr subtitles
written by Sergei Loznitsa
with Vasilina Makovtseva, Valeriu Andriuta, Sergei Kolesov, Dimitry Bykovsky
Inspired by Dostoyevsky’s short story, Sergei Loznitsa (In the Fog, Maidan – CinEast 2014) leads us into the land of crime without punishment – a journey into the abyss. A woman who lives alone on the outskirts of a village in Russia receives the parcel she sent to her incarcerated husband, marked 'return to sender'. Shocked and confused, she has no choice but to travel to the prison in a remote region of the country in search of an explanation. So begins the story of a battle against this impenetrable fortress, a prison where the forces of social evil are constantly at work. Braving violence and humiliation, in the face of all opposition, our protagonist embarks on a blind quest for justice.
Awards:
Cannes IFF 2017 (Official Selection)
Batumi International Arthouse FF 2017 (Best Film)