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.