The relationship between the two women is intense, shifting between deep codependency and emotional manipulation. Visual Style
Leningrad, 1945, shortly after the end of the Siege. Original Title: Dylda . Storyline & Themes La ragazza d'autunno
"La ragazza d'autunno" (internationally known as ) is a critically acclaimed 2019 Russian historical drama directed by Kantemir Balagov. It is a stark, visually striking exploration of trauma and female friendship in the aftermath of World War II. Quick Overview Director: Kantemir Balagov. Release Year: 2019. The relationship between the two women is intense,
Balagov won the Un Certain Regard Best Director award and the FIPRESCI Prize. Release Year: 2019
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.
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.