Germany / Feb 17, 2026 / Berlin International Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
After the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, many people in Russia faced a brutal choice: prison, the army – or exile. Margarita, Yuri and their friends are caught in the crosscurrents of history, with no way to return home, but also no place where they feel truly welcome.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Un hiver russe |
| Original language | FR |
| Spoken languages | Pусский |
| Production countries | France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Aurora Films, Le Fresnoy |
| Release date | 17 febbraio 2026 |
| Production | Charlotte Vincent, Katia Khazak |
| Writer | Patric Chiha |
| Editing | Anna Riche, Alexandra Pocquet |
| Cinematography | Céline Bozon |
| Assistant directors | Patric Chiha |
| Camera operators | Céline Bozon |
| Additional photography | Céline Bozon |
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Release dates
Premiere
France / Mar 21, 2026 / Cinéma du Réel
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