Rio
Рио
Synopsis
Polina lives and works in a small hotel in the northern border town. She and her friend Nadia dream of a different, paradise and exotic world. The girls almost never leave the empty immobilized hotel and live, performing their strange daily rituals in the hope that someday they will lead them to a miracle. Once a stranger arrives at the hotel.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
VGIK International Student Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhenia Kazankina
- Screenplay & Story
- Zhenia Kazankina
- Original Score
- Monika Mia
- Original Title
- Рио
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- VGIK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zhenia Kazankina
Zhenia Kazankina
Monika Mia
Luda Kuropiatnikova
Zhenia Kazankina
Dasha Dikarkina
Department Leadership Roster
Alyona Nebroeva
Production Design
Monika Mia
Original Music Composer
Zhenia Kazankina
Editor
Luda Kuropiatnikova
Director of Photography
Zhenia Kazankina
Writer
Zhenia Kazankina
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rio
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rio about?
Polina lives and works in a small hotel in the northern border town. She and her friend Nadia dream of a different, paradise and exotic world. The girls almost never leave the empty immobilized hotel and live, performing their strange daily rituals in the hope that someday they will lead them to a miracle. Once a stranger arrives at the hotel.
Who directed Rio?
Rio was directed by Zhenia Kazankina.
Who stars in Rio?
The principal cast of Rio includes Liza Yankovskaya, Dasha Mureeva, Stephen Thomas Ochsner.
When was Rio released and how long is it?
Rio was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Rio?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rio was composed by Monika Mia.