The Awkward Age / How Dina and me went to Chelny

Переходный возраст / Как мы с Диной съездили в Челны
87 min., 18+
Language: Russian

Puberty (aka The Awkward Age)

2019, Russia, 28 min., 18+
The heroine of the film is about 50, she is a recognized specialist in soft birth. Despite her achievements, she feels lonely. After a difficult divorce, her four children support their mother, until one day a mysterious man appears and invites her for a trip. The heroine begins travel arrangements, but not all the things go quick and easy. The film is about 21st century women balance between personal life, parenting and work.
Director:
Elena Kondratyeva
Awards & Festivals
  • Hot Docs – Canadian International Documentary Film Festival – participation 
  • Dok Leipzig Film Festival – Golden Dove
  • Flahertiana - International Documentary Film Festival – Best Student Film
  • ShowRUS! Russian Documentary Film Competition – Best Debut
  • Laurel Branch (Russian National Award) nomination – Best Debut 
  • Human Rights Film Festival Stalker – Award from Guild of Russian Film Scholars and Film Critics
  • St. Anna Film Festival – Best documentary
  • Okno Filmfest – participation
  • Next Wave Awards – Best Short
  • Chelkinofest - Open Short Film Festival (Chelyabinsk) – Special Jury Prize
  • Friss Hús - Budapest International Short Film Festival – Audience Award

How Dina and me went to Chelny

2019, Russia, 59 min., 18+
Dina, who alternately lives in India, Moscow and Odessa, travels to Naberezhnye Chelny, where she grew up, to visit relatives. And especially, Ramina.
Director:
Stasya Grankovskaya

Currently on screen