Мещера
Synopsis
Anisia and Aksinia are twin sisters from the remote Russian village of Meshchera, living according to early 20th-century traditions that value the power of the Knower, a spiritual guardian. During the ritual to elect a new Knower, the choice suddenly falls on the less ambitious but more docile Aksinia, who clearly will make a less powerful sorceress. Anisia, initially a contender for the position, harbors a grudge. Pride consumes her, so she adopts the skills of the evil village witches to steal her sister's powers. This betrayal leads to a curse falling on the two sisters and the entire village. Anisia must come to terms with her pride and resentment to defeat the evil within herself and save the village. In this endeavor, she is assisted by the priest Father Sergiy, who restores Anisia's faith in God.
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One Sixth International Film Festival of Debut Films of the Eurasian Continent
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vladislava Naydenova
- Screenplay & Story
- Vladislava Naydenova
- Original Title
- Мещера
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, SPUFT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vladislava Naydenova
Vladislava Naydenova
Department Leadership Roster
Vladislava Naydenova
Director
Vladislava Naydenova
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Мещера
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What is Мещера about?
Anisia and Aksinia are twin sisters from the remote Russian village of Meshchera, living according to early 20th-century traditions that value the power of the Knower, a spiritual guardian. During the ritual to elect a new Knower, the choice suddenly falls on the less ambitious but more docile Aksinia, who clearly will make a less powerful sorceress. Anisia, initially a contender for the position, harbors a grudge. Pride consumes her, so she adopts the skills of the evil village witches to steal her sister's powers. This betrayal leads to a curse falling on the two sisters and the entire village. Anisia must come to terms with her pride and resentment to defeat the evil within herself and save the village. In this endeavor, she is assisted by the priest Father Sergiy, who restores Anisia's faith in God.
Who directed Мещера?
Мещера was directed by Vladislava Naydenova.
Who stars in Мещера?
The principal cast of Мещера includes Alisa Reyfer.
When was Мещера released and how long is it?
Мещера was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.