

Only Two Days
Aris and Sofia, a former couple, meet by chance two days before he reports to the army and before she gets married. They make an appointment the next day, but he doesn't show up. So they continue their lives apart, until they meet again...
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Plot Summary
In 2005 Moscow, a former intelligence officer, now a successful businessman, is brutally murdered. His brother, a talented but disillusioned artist, is drawn into a dangerous investigation to uncover the truth behind his sibling's death. As he delves deeper, he finds himself entangled in a world of organized crime, betrayal, and long-buried secrets.
Critical Reception
'Only Two Days' received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Sergei Makovetsky. However, some found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. Audiences were generally engaged by the gritty crime narrative and Balabanov's distinctive directorial style.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its dark, atmospheric tone and compelling lead performance.
- Criticized by some for a convoluted plot and inconsistent pacing.
- Seen as a typical example of Balabanov's gritty and uncompromising filmmaking.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Film at the Kinotavr Russian Film Festival.
Fun Fact
Director Alexey Balabanov frequently collaborated with actor Sergei Makovetsky, and this film marked one of their significant joint projects in the crime genre.
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