Becoming
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Synopsis
In Almaty, Kazakhstan, 17-year-old Mila escapes her unstable home life by joining an elite swimming team led by Vlad. Amid intense training and suspicions of doping, Mila faces a complex attraction to Vlad, while traumatic memories and moral dilemmas threaten to undermine her new-found independence.
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BIFF2025 Trailer | 비커밍 Becoming | 아시아영화의 창
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhannat Alshanova
- Screenplay & Story
- Zhannat Alshanova
- Original Score
- Emil Sana
- Original Title
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- Country of Origin
- France, Netherlands, Lithuania, Kazakhstan, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Kazakh, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Films de Force Majeure, Accidental Films, Volya Films, M-Films, Kjellson & Wik
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zhannat Alshanova
Zhannat Alshanova
Emil Sana
Caroline Champetier
Lila Desiles
Jean-Laurent Csinidis, Zhannat Alshanova, Denis Vaslin, Marija Razgutė
Department Leadership Roster
Caroline Champetier
Director of Photography
Aliya Odinaeva
Production Design
Fausta Naujalė
Costume Design
Jean-Laurent Csinidis
Producer
Zhannat Alshanova
Producer
Denis Vaslin
Producer
Marija Razgutė
Producer
Zhannat Alshanova
Director
Lila Desiles
Editor
Zhannat Alshanova
Writer
Emil Sana
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Becoming
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What is Becoming about?
In Almaty, Kazakhstan, 17-year-old Mila escapes her unstable home life by joining an elite swimming team led by Vlad. Amid intense training and suspicions of doping, Mila faces a complex attraction to Vlad, while traumatic memories and moral dilemmas threaten to undermine her new-found independence.
Who directed Becoming?
Becoming was directed by Zhannat Alshanova.
Who stars in Becoming?
The principal cast of Becoming includes Tamiris Zhangazinova, Valentin Novopolskij, Assel Kaliyeva, Medina Sagindykova, Yuliya Dyussebayeva.
When was Becoming released and how long is it?
Becoming was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Becoming?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Becoming was composed by Emil Sana.