2026 NOMINEE – BEST PICTURE
- Feature Film Competition
Alternate Title: Pokhodu Lyubov
Year: 2025
Length: 92 mins
Country: Russian Federation / Ireland
Language: Russian
Directed by: Yana Klimova-Yusupova
Produced by: Igor Mishin
SEE THE FILM
Liza, a young and optimistic woman, arrives in Saint Petersburg for the first time, enchanted by the city’s poetic bridges, legendary embankments, and vibrant bohemian parties. Her adventure begins when she meets a free-spirited artist and his musician friend. Together, they embark on a whimsical journey through the city, involving the sale of an antique bed, spontaneous conversations, and the magic of white nights. As the day unfolds, unexpected connections form, leading Liza to discover that love might be found in the most unforeseen circumstances.
About the Director
Yana Klimova-Yusupova is a screenwriter and film director. Her debut feature film, ONLY HUMAN, is a powerful and internationally acclaimed drama about an orphan who, as an adult, finds his mother. Yana is one of the few Russian filmmakers who has consistently represented her work on the international stage for many years. She is a graduate of the VGIK (Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography), where she studied in the master’s workshop of the renowned director V. B. Akhadov.
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