Beanpole

Directed by Kantemir Balagov

Year: 2019
Running Time: 137
Color Type: Color
Country: Russia
Language: In Russian with English subtitles
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Beanpole

Cast
Viktoria Miroshnichenko
Vasilisa Perelygina

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Directed by Kantemir Balagov


In post-WWII Leningrad, two women, Iya and Masha (astonishing newcomers Viktoria Miroshnichenko and Vasilisa Perelygina), intensely bonded after fighting side by side as anti-aircraft gunners, attempt to readjust to a haunted world. As the film begins, Iya, long and slender and towering over everyone—hence the film’s title—works as a nurse in a shell-shocked hospital, presiding over traumatized soldiers. A shocking accident brings them closer and also seals their fates. The 28-year-old Russian director Kantemir Balagov won Un Certain Regard’s Best Director prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival for this richly burnished, occasionally harrowing rendering of the persistent scars of war.

Reviews

"A devastating, brilliantly directed and acted drama."

– Manohla Dargis, The New York Times

“Ferocious and extraordinary. You often have to remind yourself to breathe.”

– Jessica Kiang, Variety

"Achingly beautiful. Extraordinary performances and Roma-level production design elevate a brutal yet tender story of two women in post-war Leningrad. Recalls Cristian Mungiu's 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days."

– David Ehrlich, Indiewire

"Brilliant. Balagov is a fiercely individual and quite staggeringly accomplished talent."

– Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

“Bold and exacting. Feels damn-near radical.”

– Jordan Ruimy, The Playlist

“Incredibly strong and deeply felt.”

– Scout Tafoya, RogerEbert.com

“Visually resplendent.”

– Ben Croll, The Wrap

“Superbly crafted and... alive with human spirit.”

– A.A. Dowd, The A.V. Club

“A powerful portrait of mutual need. Balagov's skill as a filmmaker… is beyond doubt.”

– Ben Kenigsberg, RogerEbert.com

“With gorgeous photography and small moments of kindness and hope, Balagov... charts the range of human responses to trauma with great care.”

– Kambole Campbell, Little White Lies

“Filmed with such raw hypnotic power and beauty that you will find yourself under Balagov’s chokehold. This is easily one of the best films of the year.”

– Kevin Lee, Film Inquiry


Awards

  • Best Director – Un Certain Regard, Cannes Film Festival

  • Official Selection – New York Film Festival

  • Official Selection – Telluride Film Festival

  • Official Selection – Toronto International Film Festival

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Viktoria Miroshnichenko and Vasilisa Perelygina in a scene from <i>Beanpole</i>, courtesy Kino Lorber
Viktoria Miroshnichenko in a scene from <i>Beanpole</i>, courtesy Kino Lorber
Vasilisa Perelygina in a scene from <i>Beanpole</i>, courtesy Kino Lorber
Viktoria Miroshnichenko and Timofey Glazkov in a scene from <i>Beanpole</i>, courtesy Kino Lorber
Viktoria Miroshnichenko and Vasilisa Perelygina in a scene from <i>Beanpole</i>, courtesy Kino Lorber
Viktoria Miroshnichenko in a scene from <i>Beanpole</i>, courtesy Kino Lorber
Viktoria Miroshnichenko and Vasilisa Perelygina in a scene from <i>Beanpole</i>, courtesy Kino Lorber

PLAYDATES

Venue City Date
Landmark Nuart Theatre Los Angeles 1581656400February 14 - February 20, 2020
Film Forum New York 1580274000January 29 - February 11, 2020
New York Film Festival New York 1570334400October 6 - October 8, 2019
Toronto International Film Festival Toronto 1568001600September 9 - September 14, 2019
Telluride Film Festival Telluride 1567137600August 30 - September 2, 2019


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