Direction: Kirill Serebrennikov

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Kirill Serebrennikov. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Summer

2018 · Movie · 128 min. · Russia

Direction Kirill Serebrennikov

Cast Teo Yoo · Irina Starshenbaum · Roman Bilyk · Anton Adasinsky

Synopsis Summer (2018) unfolds in Leningrad during the sweltering summer of 1981, capturing the burgeoning underground rock scene inspired by Western icons such as Led Zeppelin and David Bowie. This narrative delves into the lives of young musicians navigating love, camaraderie,...

6.6

726 votes

6.6

726 votes

Petrov's Flu

2021 · Movie · 145 min. · Russia

Direction Kirill Serebrennikov

Cast Chulpan Khamatova · Semyon Serzin · Ivan Ivashkin · Elene Mushkaeva

Synopsis Petrov's Flu (2021) follows a single day in the existence of a comic book creator and his kin in the aftermath of the Soviet Union's collapse. As Petrov battles the flu, his companion Igor assists him on an extended journey,...

6.5

55 votes

6.5

55 votes

Yuri's Day

2008 · Movie · 137 min. · Russia

Direction Kirill Serebrennikov

Cast Kseniya Rappoport · Yevgeniya Kuznetsova · Sergey Sosnovskiy · Roman Shmakov

Synopsis Yuri's Day (2008) follows the harrowing journey of a mother who travels to a secluded village during the winter season. Tragedy strikes when she experiences the devastating loss of her son in this isolated setting. The film delves into the...

6.0

36 votes

6.0

36 votes

Tchaikovsky's Wife

2022 · Movie · 143 min. · Russia

Direction Kirill Serebrennikov

Cast Alyona Mikhailova · Odin Lund Biron · Miron Fedorov · Nikita Elenev

Synopsis Tchaikovsky's Wife (2022) delves into the tumultuous marriage of the renowned composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky, a pivotal chapter in his life. His choice to wed in an attempt to silence societal gossip led to a profound emotional turmoil. When he later...

6.0

252 votes

6.0

252 votes

The Student

2016 · Movie · 118 min. · Russia

Direction Kirill Serebrennikov

Cast Viktoriya Isakova · Yuliya Aug · Pyotr Skvortsov · Aleksandr Gorchilin

Synopsis The Student (2016) is set in modern-day Russia and follows the journey of a high school student named Robert Desnos Veniamin. The narrative unfolds as Veniamin becomes increasingly convinced that the world has succumbed to malevolent forces. Driven by this...

6.0

308 votes

6.0

308 votes

Limonov: The Ballad of Eddie

2024 · Movie · 138 min. · Italy

Direction Kirill Serebrennikov

Cast Ben Whishaw · Sandrine Bonnaire · Viktoria Miroshnichenko · Louis-Do de Lencquesaing

Synopsis Limonov: The Ballad of Eddie (2024) chronicles the extraordinary journey of Eduard Limonov, a provocative Soviet poet who navigated a tumultuous path from his early days in the USSR to becoming a vagrant in New York, a cultural phenomenon in...

5.6

52 votes

5.6

52 votes

Betrayal

2012 · Movie · 115 min. · Russia

Direction Kirill Serebrennikov

Cast Franziska Petri · Dejan Lilic · Albina Dzhanabaeva · Arturs Skrastins

Synopsis Betrayal (2012) follows the intertwined lives of two individuals who unexpectedly discover that their spouses are engaged in an affair with each other. This revelation propels them into uncharted territories, pushing them to take actions they never thought they would....

5.3

306 votes

5.3

306 votes

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Direction Kirill Serebrennikov

Cast Yuri Chursin · Vitali Khayev · Aleksandr Ilin · Marat Basharov

Synopsis Izobrajaya Zhertvy (Playing the Victim) (2006) is a dark comedy that serves as a contemporary retelling of Shakespeare's Hamlet. The story revolves around Valya, a young student who makes a living by portraying victims of crimes during police investigations. Once...

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Bed Stories

2005 · Movie · 70 min. · Russia

Direction Kirill Serebrennikov

Cast Aleksandr Sirin · Iya Savvina · Marina Golub · Natalya Kolyakanova

Synopsis Bed Stories (2005) is a unique cinematic experience that weaves together seven interconnected narratives, each unfolding within the intimate confines of Russian bedrooms. The film delves into a variety of human experiences, including a son's visit to his ailing, bedridden...

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Ragin

2004 · Movie · 93 min. · Russia

Direction Kirill Serebrennikov

Cast Aleksey Guskov · Aleksandr Galibin · Dmitriy Mulyar · Natalya Nikulenko

Synopsis Ragin (2004) is a cinematic adaptation inspired by Anton Chekhov's short story "Room Number 6." The narrative revolves around a dedicated physician who becomes deeply invested in the well-being of his psychiatric patients. However, in a twist of fate, the...

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Crush

2009 · Movie · 92 min. · Russia

Direction Pyotr Buslov · Alexey German Jr. · Boris Khlebnikov · Kirill Serebrennikov

Cast Irina Butanayeva · Yuri Chursin · Ivan Dobronravov · Aleksey Filimonov

Synopsis Crush (2009) presents a collection of five concise narratives that delve into the complexities of love, each serving as a personal reflection from the directors. The film introduces a diverse cast of characters, including a dedicated shoemaker, an intrepid reporter,...

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