On This Land (2025)

On This Land (2025) poster

In late 18th-century Russia, village life is shaped by a fusion of rural superstitions, pagan beliefs and traces of Orthodox Christianity. Twin girls are violently separated when one is believed to be possessed, accused of draining the vitality of her sister. Meanwhile, a young man, branded a freak and outcast, obsessively constructs mechanical wings in a desperate attempt to fly like Icarus. Overseeing this turbulent world are Europeanised feudal lords who maintain brutal, cynical control over the peasants, exacerbating class tensions.

Director: Renata Dzhalo
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 99 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Robert Ziganshin
Cinematography: Ekaterina Smolina
Editing: Sofya Meledina
Production: Rock Films
Country: Russia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Renata Dzhalo
More Films in Genre: Drama, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is On This Land about?
In late 18th-century Russia, village life is shaped by a fusion of rural superstitions, pagan beliefs and traces of Orthodox Christianity. Twin girls are violently separated when one is believed to be possessed, accused of draining the vitality of her sister. Meanwhile, a young man, branded a freak and outcast, obsessively constructs mechanical wings in a desperate attempt to fly like Icarus. Overseeing this turbulent world are Europeanised feudal lords who maintain brutal, cynical control over the peasants, exacerbating class tensions.
Who directed On This Land?
On This Land was directed by Renata Dzhalo.
Who stars in On This Land?
On This Land stars Marina Snyatkova, Viktoriya Snyatkova, Alexander Alexandrov, Sergey Shkoda, Alexander Koruchekov, Sergey Kirpichenok.
How long is On This Land?
On This Land has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is On This Land?
On This Land is a Drama, History film.
Where was On This Land produced?
On This Land was produced in Russia.