Milana Aguzarova in the movie “Unclenching his fists”
The film by director Kira Kovalenko was nominated for an Oscar from Russia.
The premiere of the tape took place at the last Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Special Look competition program – the second most important after the main competition.
“Unclenching Fists” movie poster
For 31-year-old Kira Kovalenko, this is the second director's work in a feature film. The film tells about a resident of a North Ossetian city who brings up sons and a daughter. His overprotection and strictness only alienate his children – they all want to escape from under his parental wing in order to start living on their own.
For me, the topic of freedom as a burden became the most important during the work on this film, – Kovalenko shared.
Kira Kovalenko
The film was shot in the Ossetian language, and most of the roles in it are played by non-professional actors.
The 94th Academy Awards will take place on March 22, 2022. In what format it will be held is still unknown.
Still from the movie “Unclenching his fists”
