Beanpole

A harrowing, slow-burn immersion into post-war trauma, where every frame aches with loss and fragile human connection.

Directed by

Kantemir Balagov

Genres

Drama, War

Starring

Viktoriya Miroshnichenko, Vasilisa Perelygina, Konstantin Balakirev

Overview

1945, Leningrad. World War II has devastated the city, demolishing its buildings and leaving its citizens in tatters, physically and mentally. Two young women, Iya and Masha, search for meaning and hope in the struggle to rebuild their lives amongst the ruins.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Grief, trauma, isolation, obsession

Content

Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.

Note

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

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