Captain Volkonogov Escaped
Original title: Kapitan Volkonogov Bezhal
World premiere: Venice Film Festival
Captain Fedor Volkonogov is part of the law enforcement system. He is appreciated by the commander and respected by colleagues. But the moment comes for the Captain’s life to take an abrupt turn – he is criminally charged. The Captain manages to escape before his arrest, becoming in a split second the prey of his former colleagues. At night Fedor receives a warning from the afterlife that he is destined for Hell and eternal torments. However, the Captain still has a chance to change his destiny and be accepted into Heaven provided that he repents and at least one person grants him sincere forgiveness. Fedor sets out on a mission to find absolution, having no idea of the trials he will face along the way.
Crew
Written by: Alexey Chupov, Natasha Merkulova, Mart Taniel
Directed by: Alexey Chupov, Natasha Merkulova
Producers: Valeriy Fedorovich, Evgeniy Nikishov, Aleksandr Plotnikov
Co-Producers: Katrin Kissa, Charles-Evrard Tchekhoff, Anna Tikhonova, Nadiia Zaionchkovska
Executive producers: Igor Gudkov, Elena Melnikova, Maksim Volodin
Cinematographer: Mart Taniel
Production designer: Sergey Fevralev
Costume designer: Nadezhda Vasileva
Editor: François Gédigier
Sound designer: Matis Rei
Composers: Matis Rei, Elena Stroganova
Gaffer: Taivo Tenso
Poster design: Margus Tamm
World Sales: Memento
Cast
Yura Borisov, Timofey Tribuntsev, Aleksandr Yatsenko, Nikita Kukushkin, Natalya Kudryashova
Production companies
Look Film (RU)
Place of Power (RU)
Homeless Bob Production (EE)
KinoVista (FR)
Festivals
Venice Film Festival. Venice, Italy
Kinotavr – Open Russian Film Festival. Sochi, Russia
São Paulo International Film Festival. São Paulo, Brazil
Chicago International Film Festival. Chicago, USA
Les Arcs European Film Festival. Les Arcs, France
PÖFF – Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. Tallinn, Estonia
Ghent International Film Festival. Ghent, Belgium
Göteborg Film Festival. Göteborg, Sweden
L'Etrange Festival. Paris, France
Thessaloniki Film Festival. Thessaloniki, Greece
Busan International Film Festival. Busan, South-Korea
Warsaw International Film Festival. Warsaw, Poland
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
Transilvania International Film Festival. Transilvania, Romania
Istanbul Film Festival. Istanbul, Turkey
Munich Film Festival. Munich, Germany
Hong Kong International Film Festival. Hong Kong
Selected awards and nominations
Venice Film Festival. Nominated for the Golden Lion
Kinotavr – Sochi Open Russian Film Festival. Audience Award 2021; Best Screenplay (Alexey Chupov, Natasha Merkulova, Mart Taniel)
Chicago International Film Festival. Best Production Designer (Sergey Fevralev); Nominated for Best Feature
Haifa International Film Festival. Carmel Award for Best International Film 2021
Golden Eagle Awards. Best Feature Film; Best Director (Alexey Chupov, Natasha Merkulova); Best Screenplay (Alexey Chupov, Natasha Merkulova, Mart Taniel); Best Actor (Juri Borissov); Best Supporting Actor (Timofei Tribuntsev); Best Production Designer (Sergey Fevralev); Best Costume Designer (Nadezhda Vasileva)
Golden Unicorn Awards 2021. Best Feature Film; Best Screenplay (Alexey Chupov, Natasha Merkulova, Mart Taniel); Best Actor (Juri Borissov)
Russian Guild of Film Critics Awards 2021. Best Feature Film; Best Actor (Juri Borissov); Best Supporting Actress (Natalya Kudryashova)
Les Arcs European Film Festival. Jury Grand Prix 2021; Nominated for Best Narrative Feature
Philadelphia Film Festival / Best Feature Film 2021
BLACK MOVIE – Geneva International Independent Film Festival. Critics Prize – Special Mention
Tromsø International Film Festival. Nominated for Faith in Film Award; Nominated for Norwegian Peace Film Award
Kerala International Film Festival. Nominated for Golden Crow Pheasant Award
Göteborg Film Festival. Nominated for Dragon Award in International Competition
L'Etrange Festival. Audience Award for Best Film
CINEUROPA. Audience Award
