Moloch

A slow-burning, bleakly realistic short that simmers with unspoken tension and quiet desperation.

Directed by

Szymon Kapeniak

Genres

Drama

Starring

Daniil Mireshon, Natalia Terletska, Evgeny Yaroschuk

Overview

Roma, Stach and Chudy work illegally in the grounds of a declining steelworks. Roma is in the throes of a burning romance and decides to leave the job, seeing his new feelings as an excuse for changing his life. His friends aim to dissuade him. After a long day ay work, they visit his significant other and one of the many versions of the tale of Cain and Abel unfolds.

How it feels

Bleak, tense and melancholic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Betrayal, friendship, love, class

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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