Gerda (2021)

Anastasiya Krasovskaya delivers a remarkable performance as Lera in Natalya Kudryashova's poignant drama that graced the screens at Locarno 2021. By day, she's a sociology student dealing with a challenging family situation. By night, she calls herself Gerda and works at a strip club. Her recurring dreams, depicted with moody and evocative imagery, offer glimpses of a metaphysical escape from her harsh reality, insisting on seeking transcendence amidst adversity.