The Pencil
Простой карандаш
Synopsis
Antonina, an artist from Saint Petersburg, follows her husband, a political prisoner, to the deep north province of Russia. As she starts teaching art in a local school, she finds herself opposed by a twelve-year-old boy, Misha, whose brother is a feared local gang leader.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Window To Europe Russian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Natalya Nazarova
- Screenplay & Story
- Natalya Nazarova
- Original Title
- Простой карандаш
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Salt Film Studio, Victoria Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Natalya Nazarova
Natalya Nazarova
Andrey Naydenov
Denis Kovalevsky, Maxim Dashkin, Anna von Dziembowska, Boris Frumin, Danil Ferbikov
Department Leadership Roster
Natalya Nazarova
Director
Natalya Nazarova
Screenplay
Maya Martyanova
Costume Design
Antonina Kraevskaya
Production Design
Denis Kovalevsky
Producer
Maxim Dashkin
Producer
Andrey Naydenov
Director of Photography
Anna von Dziembowska
Producer
Boris Frumin
Producer
Danil Ferbikov
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pencil
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What is The Pencil about?
Antonina, an artist from Saint Petersburg, follows her husband, a political prisoner, to the deep north province of Russia. As she starts teaching art in a local school, she finds herself opposed by a twelve-year-old boy, Misha, whose brother is a feared local gang leader.
Who directed The Pencil?
The Pencil was directed by Natalya Nazarova.
Who stars in The Pencil?
The principal cast of The Pencil includes Nadezhda Gorelova, Vladimir Mishukov, Aleksandr Doronin, Alina Khodzhevanova, Olesya Ivantsova.
When was The Pencil released and how long is it?
The Pencil was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.