The Doll
Девка-баба: Кукла-чародейка
Synopsis
The custom of making motanka dolls is ancient, rich in myths and legends. There is a belief that they help their owner. The main character of the film is a 12-year-old teenage girl, she studies at an art school, but does not believe in her abilities and goes through a coming-of-age crisis with the help of a Slavic doll. By wrapping a doll, its owner goes through a certain stage of growing up and forms her inner world. The doll sometimes helps her cope with difficult situations, and sometimes it does the opposite.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New Movement Young Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aglaya Kurnosenko
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrey Rubanov
- Original Title
- Девка-баба: Кукла-чародейка
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Anniko Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aglaya Kurnosenko
Andrey Rubanov
Ilya Ovsenev
Viktoriya Lupik
Department Leadership Roster
Viktoriya Lupik
Producer
Andrey Rubanov
Writer
Ilya Ovsenev
Director of Photography
Denis Bauer
Production Design
Aglaya Kurnosenko
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Doll
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What is The Doll about?
The custom of making motanka dolls is ancient, rich in myths and legends. There is a belief that they help their owner. The main character of the film is a 12-year-old teenage girl, she studies at an art school, but does not believe in her abilities and goes through a coming-of-age crisis with the help of a Slavic doll. By wrapping a doll, its owner goes through a certain stage of growing up and forms her inner world. The doll sometimes helps her cope with difficult situations, and sometimes it does the opposite.
Who directed The Doll?
The Doll was directed by Aglaya Kurnosenko.
Who stars in The Doll?
The principal cast of The Doll includes Taisya Kalinina, Svetlana Ivanova, Yuliya Marchenko, Nikolay Machulsky, Aleksey Vertkov.
When was The Doll released and how long is it?
The Doll was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.