Limonov: The Ballad
Synopsis
A revolutionary militant, a thug, an underground writer, a butler to a millionaire in Manhattan. But also a switchblade-waving poet, a lover of beautiful women, a warmonger, a political agitator, and a novelist who wrote of his greatness. Eduard Limonov’s life story is a journey through Russia, America, and Europe during the second half of the 20th century.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-26
Top Cast
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Ben Whishaw
Eduard 'Eddie' Limonov
Viktoriya Miroshnichenko
Elena
Masha Mashkova
Anna
Tomas Arana
Stephen
Corrado Invernizzi
Lonya
Evgeny Mironov
Kuznetsov
Andrey Burkovskiy
Yevgeny Yevtushenko / Poet
Odin Lund Biron
Ethan/ Editor in Chief
Sandrine Bonnaire
Radio Host Paris
Louis-Do de Lencquesaing
Intellectual Paris
Céline Sallette
Intellectual Paris
Donald Sumpter
Eddie's Father
Tatyana Vladimirova
Eddie's Mother
Victor Solé
Carlos
Emmanuel Carrère
Journalist
Tatyana Dolmatovskaya
Wife of the Host of the Dacha
Svetlana Mamresheva
Poetess
Sergei Mezentsev
Elena's Lover
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 9, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$377.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
35.95x
+$367M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirill Serebrennikov
- Screenplay & Story
- Kirill Serebrennikov, Ben Hopkins, Paweł Pawlikowski
- Original Score
- Massimo Pupillo
- Original Title
- Limonov: The Ballad
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Russian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Budget
- $10.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $377.5M
- Production Studios
- Wildside, Chapter 2, Fremantle España, France 3 Cinéma, Hype Studios, Pathé, Logical Content Ventures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirill Serebrennikov
Kirill Serebrennikov, Ben Hopkins, Paweł Pawlikowski, Emmanuel Carrère, Thomas Bernardi
Massimo Pupillo
Roman Vasyanov
Yuri Karikh
Ilya Stewart, Paweł Pawlikowski, Olivia Sleiter, Elizaveta Chalenko, Igor Pronin
Department Leadership Roster
Kirill Serebrennikov
Director
Kirill Serebrennikov
Screenplay
Roman Vasyanov
Director of Photography
Ben Hopkins
Screenplay
Ilya Stewart
Producer
Yuri Karikh
Editor
Paweł Pawlikowski
Screenplay
Tatyana Dolmatovskaya
Costume Design
Vladislav Ogay
Production Design
Mario Gianani
Producer
Lorenzo Gangarossa
Producer
Dimitri Rassam
Producer
Massimo Pupillo
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Limonov: The Ballad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Limonov: The Ballad about?
A revolutionary militant, a thug, an underground writer, a butler to a millionaire in Manhattan. But also a switchblade-waving poet, a lover of beautiful women, a warmonger, a political agitator, and a novelist who wrote of his greatness. Eduard Limonov’s life story is a journey through Russia, America, and Europe during the second half of the 20th century.
Who directed Limonov: The Ballad?
Limonov: The Ballad was directed by Kirill Serebrennikov.
Who stars in Limonov: The Ballad?
The principal cast of Limonov: The Ballad includes Ben Whishaw, Viktoriya Miroshnichenko, Masha Mashkova, Tomas Arana, Corrado Invernizzi.
When was Limonov: The Ballad released and how long is it?
Limonov: The Ballad was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
What was the box office and production budget of Limonov: The Ballad?
Limonov: The Ballad had a reported production budget of $10.5M and grossed $377.5M at the worldwide box office (35.95 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Limonov: The Ballad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Limonov: The Ballad was composed by Massimo Pupillo.
Is Limonov: The Ballad based on a book or true story?
Limonov: The Ballad is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Emmanuel Carrère".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Limonov: The Ballad?
Limonov: The Ballad holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).