Memory
Память
Synopsis
After her parents’ divorce, six-year-old Vladlena moves from Crimea to Grozny, not yet aware of the changes that lie ahead. When war breaks out in Chechnya, it deeply affects her city and family. Years later, filmmaker Sandu reflects on her childhood in this poetic, autobiographical hybrid film, exploring how cycles of violence shape children—and how healing and change are possible.
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Trailer | Memory | Vladlena Sandu
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-25
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Vienna International Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vladlena Sandu
- Screenplay & Story
- Vladlena Sandu
- Original Title
- Память
- Country of Origin
- France, Netherlands, Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Limitless, Revolver Amsterdam, Mimesis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vladlena Sandu
Vladlena Sandu
Lisa Popova, Elizaveta Popova
Vladlena Sandu
Yanna Buryak
Department Leadership Roster
Vladlena Sandu
Director
Yanna Buryak
Producer
Lisa Popova
Director of Photography
Daria Litvinova
Production Design
Vladlena Sandu
Editor
Vladlena Sandu
Screenplay
Elizaveta Popova
Director of Photography
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What is Memory about?
After her parents’ divorce, six-year-old Vladlena moves from Crimea to Grozny, not yet aware of the changes that lie ahead. When war breaks out in Chechnya, it deeply affects her city and family. Years later, filmmaker Sandu reflects on her childhood in this poetic, autobiographical hybrid film, exploring how cycles of violence shape children—and how healing and change are possible.
Who directed Memory?
Memory was directed by Vladlena Sandu.
Who stars in Memory?
The principal cast of Memory includes Amina Taisumova, Selima Agamirzaeva, Vladlena Sandu.
When was Memory released and how long is it?
Memory was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.