"Not only is Beanpole one of the first essential cinematic works released in theaters this year, it is also among the most involving character studies in recent memory." - rogerebert.com

"A gorgeous, glacial exploration of lives permanently changed by war." - Little White Lies

1945, Leningrad. World War II has devastated the city, demolishing its buildings and leaving its citizens in tatters, physically and mentally. Although the siege -- one of the worst in history -- is finally over, life and death continue their battle in the wreckage that remains. Two young women, Iya and Masha, search for meaning and hope in the struggle to rebuild their lives amongst the ruins.

28-year-old filmmaker Kantemir Balagov won the Best Director and FIPRESCI Prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.