Gerda
Герда
Synopsis
During the day, Lera studies humankind and its needs through opinion polls, which are an educational practice at the institute; at night, she dances under the pseudonym Gerda in a club to support herself and her mother. The people she meets are as unfortunate as her family. Her father has recently left for another woman, but he constantly returns home, unable to make his choice and thereby making the life of close people intolerable. The mother painfully endures the breakup and constantly sleeps, ignoring reality. Lera doesn’t know how to carry on, where to go and what to live for, and — most importantly — how to improve life. The adult world, invariable unfortunate, which Lera observes day and night, seems hopeless.
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Anastasiya Krasovskaya
Lera
Yura Borisov
Oleg
Darius Gumauskas
Lera's father
Yuliya Marchenko
Lera's mother
Mariya Leonova
Tamara
Julia Ogun
Naomi
Serafima Krasnikova
Nadya
Maksim Stoyanov
Andrey
Mariya Pesotskaya
Young Lera
Sofya Alexandrova
Michelle
Tiana Okwamo
Naomi
Alexey Chupov
Man
Marina Zubanova
Tanya's mother
Mikhail Kremer
Young teacher
Sergey Cherdantsev
Man in the strip club
Dmitry Manevich
Man in the strip club
Filipp Dyachkov
Inn customer
Ivan Semenov
Bartender
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 7, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 15, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Natalya Kudryashova
- Screenplay & Story
- Natalya Kudryashova
- Original Title
- Герда
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Russian Revival Company, R Media, Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, Kinoprime Foundation, Central Partnership
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Natalya Kudryashova
Natalya Kudryashova
Alexander Aleshkovskiy, Vasily Grigolyunas
Sergey Ivanov, Sergey Tikhnenko
Vadim Vereshchagin, Natalya Kudryashova, Rafael Minasbekyan, Vladimir Kislitsyn, Dmitry Davidenko
Department Leadership Roster
Vadim Vereshchagin
Producer
Sergey Ivanov
Editor
Sergey Tikhnenko
Editor
Natalya Kudryashova
Producer
Natalya Kudryashova
Director
Rafael Minasbekyan
Producer
Svetlana Dubina
Production Design
Ekaterina Pavelko
Costume Design
Natalya Kudryashova
Screenplay
Vladimir Kislitsyn
Producer
Dmitry Davidenko
Producer
Vasily Grigolyunas
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gerda
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What is Gerda about?
During the day, Lera studies humankind and its needs through opinion polls, which are an educational practice at the institute; at night, she dances under the pseudonym Gerda in a club to support herself and her mother. The people she meets are as unfortunate as her family. Her father has recently left for another woman, but he constantly returns home, unable to make his choice and thereby making the life of close people intolerable. The mother painfully endures the breakup and constantly sleeps, ignoring reality. Lera doesn’t know how to carry on, where to go and what to live for, and — most importantly — how to improve life. The adult world, invariable unfortunate, which Lera observes day and night, seems hopeless.
Who directed Gerda?
Gerda was directed by Natalya Kudryashova.
Who stars in Gerda?
The principal cast of Gerda includes Anastasiya Krasovskaya, Yura Borisov, Darius Gumauskas, Yuliya Marchenko, Mariya Leonova.
When was Gerda released and how long is it?
Gerda was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gerda?
Gerda holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).