Moon and Sun

A dark comedy that follows a philosophical and often inebriated professor as he navigates the complexities of life, love, and his own mortality. The narrative weaves together his existential musings with encounters with various characters who challenge his worldview. The film explores themes of regret, redemption, and the search for meaning in a seemingly absurd world.

Moon and Sun received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique blend of dark humor and philosophical depth, as well as the strong performances from its lead actors. Some found the pacing uneven and the subject matter occasionally bleak, but many appreciated its originality and thought-provoking nature.

• Praised for its unconventional humor and philosophical undertones.

• Noted for strong performances, particularly from Sergey Makovetsky.

• Some critics found the film's bleakness and pacing to be drawbacks.

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Nominated for several awards at Russian film festivals, including the Kinotavr Open Russian Film Festival.

This film was one of the last projects completed by acclaimed Russian director Alexey Balabanov before his passing in 2013, and was released posthumously.