Unclenching the Fists

Framed by amateur actors, the film transports the viewer with shocking forwardness into the harsh reality of its protagonist. A resounding presence in the Un Certain Regard section of Cannes Festival 2021, where it won the Jury Prize.

Synopsis

Set against the background of a former metallurgical town in North Ossetia, young Ada tries to escape from the tight bonds of her family and the local society that keep her imprisoned.