: The film captures a bygone era of the Russian Empire, focusing on the "cultural clash" between the gallant Italian and the shrewd locals. It is often praised for its beautiful cinematography and ironic tone, making it a solid choice for "simple entertainment". 2. (Mermaid) Written and directed by Anna Melikian,

: A romantic relationship develops between Olga and Gennady, which triggers intense jealousy in Alice. The Seduction

. It is a loose, modernized adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov's classic novel , set in contemporary Russia. Plot Summary The story follows Olga Sergeevna

: Critics describe the film as having a contemplative and symbolic European cinematic tone, focusing on the psychological depths of loneliness and desire. Some reviews also categorize it as a low-budget, "trashy" softcore re-imagining of the source material. Cast and Crew The film features a small cast and was primarily shot in , a village near St. Petersburg, Russia. Alice (Daughter) Valeria Nemchenko Gennady Petrovich (Writer) Vladimir Sorokin Olga Sergeevna (Mother) Marina Zasimova Director & Writer Armen Oganezov Production Details Original Language : Russian. : Approximately 90 minutes. Production Company Eros Movie Literary Connections