THE ISLAND
On a remote northern island Father Anatoly works in the monastery’s boiler room. During World War II he betrayed his comrade Tikhon under threat of death, for which the rest of life he is seeking forgiveness. Anatoly helps the parishioners and his fellow monks in his own way, but finds no peace. Once he gets a chance at redemption
Director: PAVEL LUNGIN
Director, scriptwriter, producer. Born in 1949 in Moscow. In 1971 graduated from the Moscow State University, in 1980 he finished the Higher Courses for Scriptwriters & Film Directors. People’s Artist of Russia. Prize-winner at prestigious national and international film festivals, laureate of the Nika and Golden Eagle film awards, as well as many other accolades. His directorial filmography also includes “Taxi Blues” (1990), “Luna Park” (1992). “Line of Life” (1996), “Wedding” (1999), “Tycoon” (2002), “Roots” (2005), “White Lilacs” (2007), “Tsar” (2009), “The Conductor” (2012), “The Queen of Spades” (2016), “Leaving Afghanistan” (2019), “Esau” (2021), “Vasilisa and the Keepers of Time” (2024), etc. This year “The Island” celebrate its 20th anniversary and return on big screen.