Leviathan

In a remote Russian coastal town, Kolya is fighting a losing battle against the corrupt mayor who wants to seize his house and land. With the help of his lawyer friend, Kolya tries to uncover proof of the mayor's corruption. However, his efforts lead to a series of devastating events that test his faith, his family, and the very nature of good and evil.

Andrey Zvyagintsev's 'Leviathan' is a powerful and bleak allegory for modern Russia, drawing parallels to the biblical story of Job. Critics lauded its masterful filmmaking, profound themes, and stunning cinematography, though many found its unrelenting pessimism and critique of the state to be challenging.

• A stark and unflinching portrait of systemic corruption and moral decay.

• Visually stunning with powerful performances, but relentlessly bleak.

• A potent social and political commentary that resonates deeply.

Google audience: Audiences largely praised the film's artistic merit and powerful storytelling, appreciating its depth and thematic exploration. Some viewers found the bleak tone and intense subject matter difficult to endure, but overall, the film is recognized for its significant impact.

Won Best Screenplay at the Cannes Film Festival (2014), Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film (2015), and nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (2015).

The production team had to re-shoot some scenes after the original set, a dilapidated village in the Murmansk region, was demolished by authorities who initially thought it was abandoned.