When a prosecutor investigates allegations made a Stalinist prison inmate, the pursuit of justice becomes a dangerous journey into the heart of a system devouring its own. Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa’s bitingly topical, darkly absurdist legal drama was the highest scored film on the Screen International 2025 Cannes Jury Grid.

Dates & Times

19 – 20 Feb
Thu & Fri

Doors 6pm
Film 8pm

Duration 118mins

Access

Tickets

$24

Cheap Tuesdays All tickets $12

Festival Club membership prices available.

Location

Somerville Auditorium, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Hwy, Godroo/Crawley WA 6009

Notes

Russian with English subtitles
PG
Film screenings are subject to weather conditions
Updates on any changes to the film schedule are listed by 7pm online via website and socials @perthfest

When a prosecutor investigates allegations made a Stalinist prison inmate, the pursuit of justice becomes a dangerous journey into the heart of a system devouring its own. Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa’s bitingly topical, darkly absurdist legal drama was the highest scored film on the Screen International 2025 Cannes Jury Grid.

'Impeccably directed and impressively acted, this slow-burn story of political injustice is filled to the brim with atmosphere.'

The Hollywood Reporter

More info

Winner Prix François Chalais 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Nominee Palme d’Or 2025 Cannes Film Festival

France / Germany / Netherlands / Latvia / Romania / Lithuania

Director Sergei Loznitsa
Screenwriter Sergei Loznitsa
Cinematographer Oleg Mutu
Cast Aleksandr Kuznetsov, Alexander Filippenko, Anatoli Beliy, Andris Keišs, Vytautas Kaniušonis
Composer Christiaan Verbeek
Editor Danielius Kokanauskis
Distributor/Sales Agent Sharmill Films