Lenin's Pawn (2026)
He came from the Universe. Moldova sends him back.
LENIN’S PAWN is a hybrid documentary with dark humor following actor Sergiu Voloc, a modern-day Don Quixote whose lonely fight against Lenin monuments across Moldova turns into an absurd confrontation with a system that rebuilds them overnight.
Director: Dragos Turea
Genre: Belgesel, Komedi, Dram
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: June 19, 2026
Cast
- Sergiu Voloc - Himself
- Nadejda Voloc - Sergiu’s Mother
- Ion Voloc - Sergiu’s Father
Original Language: ro
Themes
Political Polarization and Ideology Clash
Keywords
politics, museum, soviet union, eastern europe, don quixote, moldova, post soviet union, lenin, actor, hybrid documentary, dark humor
More Films by Director: Dragos Turea
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lenin's Pawn about?
- LENIN’S PAWN is a hybrid documentary with dark humor following actor Sergiu Voloc, a modern-day Don Quixote whose lonely fight against Lenin monuments across Moldova turns into an absurd confrontation with a system that rebuilds them overnight.
- Who directed Lenin's Pawn?
- Lenin's Pawn was directed by Dragos Turea.
- Who stars in Lenin's Pawn?
- Lenin's Pawn stars Sergiu Voloc, Nadejda Voloc, Ion Voloc.
- How long is Lenin's Pawn?
- Lenin's Pawn has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Lenin's Pawn?
- Lenin's Pawn is a Belgesel, Komedi, Dram film.
- What are the themes of Lenin's Pawn?
- The themes of Lenin's Pawn include: Political Polarization and Ideology Clash.