Pavel Lungin

How did four contradictory personas coexist within a single individual—rowdy drifter, rock star, great actor, and Orthodox hermit? Pavel Lungin’s new film chronicles the life journey of Pyotr Mamonov, exploring his search for meaning and the spiritual transformation of this cult musician and actor. The film weaves together unique archival footage, interviews spanning years, previously unseen home videos, and recollections from those close to him—including Sergey Shnurov, Evgeny Margulis, Viktor Sukhorukov, his wife Olga Mamonova, Viktoriya Isakova, Sergey Loban, and many others.

Alexey is shooting a movie about himself. He is in search of a boyfriend. Everything would be alright, if Alexey's mother could accept his sexuality. Alexey comes to visit her and admits that he likes boys, saying 'Don't you anticipate any grandchildren from me'. We find Alexey at Tarkovsky film festival, where he apparently came to rest. Alexey meets Grisha, and a stormy holiday romance begins.

A film director, an actor, a musician, an organizer of festivals, a husband, a father, a grand-father, a friend, a professor... This film is an unexpected meeting with one of the most fascinating European film directors: Emir Kusturica. This is a journey to memory and forgetfulness. Beyond success, money, dependencies and pride. A deeper look into the world of Kusturica and his Wooden city at Mokra Gora. A tale about the won battles, as well as the lost ones. About the everlasting curiosity in filmmaking.