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The Son

6.1(9)20191h 11m1

In 2013, Dima Ilukhin, the cousin of the film’s director and a soldier in the Russian army, died on duty in the Republic of Dagestan in the North Caucasus. He was 21 years old. This incident marks the starting point for Abaturov’s reflection on the military. He films the training of new recruits in Siberia, as they bid farewell to their mothers and girlfriends, learn the mechanics of a Kalashnikov, or how to throw a hand grenade and administer first aid. While his parents try to cope with their loss, Dima’s former fellow recruits have to return to battle.

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Status
Released
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Language
Russian
  • commando
  • military

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Russia, France

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Release dates

  • United KingdomGB

    • PremiereInstitute of Contemporary Arts London26 Apr 2018
  • FranceFR

    • PremiereCinéma du Réel26 Mar 2018
    • Theatrical29 May 2019
  • GermanyDE

    • PremiereBerlin International Film Festival18 Feb 2018
  • LatviaLV

    • PremiereRiga International Film Festival19 Oct 2018
  • RussiaRU

    • PremiereArt Doc Fest6 Dec 2018

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The Son was released on 29 May 2019.

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