On This Land
6.7
In late 18th-century Russia, village life is shaped by a fusion of rural superstitions, pagan beliefs and traces of Orthodox Christianity. Twin girls are violently separated when one is believed to be possessed, accused of draining the vitality of her sister. Meanwhile, a young man, branded a freak and outcast, obsessively constructs mechanical wings in a desperate attempt to fly like Icarus. Overseeing this turbulent world are Europeanised feudal lords who maintain brutal, cynical control over the peasants, exacerbating class tensions.
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Renata Dzhalo Director · Elizaveta Meledina Writer Ekaterina Smolina Cinematographer
First release October 7, 2024 · Produced in Russia · Production Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation
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Rock Films
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Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation
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Original title
На этой земле
Original language
Russian
Spoken on screen
Russian
Release dates
Russia · October 7, 2024
Premiere · Mayak Film Festival
Russia · April 24, 2025
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
France
March 22, 2025 · Premiere · Festival du Film Russe
Netherlands
February 2, 2025 · Premiere · International Film Festival Rotterdam
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