La Ragazza D'autunno -

The film follows two young women, Iya (nicknamed "Beanpole" due to her height) and Masha, who are struggling to rebuild their lives in a city devastated by war.

The relationship between the two women is intense, shifting between deep codependency and emotional manipulation. Visual Style La ragazza d'autunno

The film features powerful debut performances by Viktoria Miroshnichenko (Iya) and Vasilisa Perelygina (Masha). Where to Watch The film follows two young women, Iya (nicknamed

A central, tragic event involving a young child drives much of the tension between the two leads as they search for a way to find meaning and a future in a broken world. Where to Watch A central, tragic event involving

The film is noted for its exceptional use of color, specifically a saturated palette of and green . These colors symbolize the internal rot and the desperate hope for rebirth, contrasting sharply with the bleak, grey reality of post-war Leningrad. Critical Recognition

Balagov won the Un Certain Regard Best Director award and the FIPRESCI Prize.