Babushka
“A Canadian director visits her grandmother in Russia after 25 years of separation. Travelling through family memories and those of a country, this roller coaster of emotions invites us into an intimate space for reconciliation.”
Synopsis
Twenty-five years after she moved away, Canadian filmmaker Kristina Wagenbauer (a participant in the 2019 Talent Lab) returns to her native Russia to visit her grandmother – her Babushka – with whom she spent part of her childhood, in this film brimming with tenderness and humour. The two women reflected in the mirror bear an undeniable resemblance, and each seeks to recognize herself in the other. Plumbing her memories, Wagenbauer hopes to re-establish a lost bond of intimacy and to confront the wounds of the past. Babushka has survived the Second World War, the break-up of the Soviet Union, the void that her daughter and granddaughter left behind when they moved abroad, and, more recently, the death of the love of her life. Despite all of this, she holds to life with a strong spirit of resilience.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rencontres Internationales Du Documentaire De Montreal (RIDM)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kristina Wagenbauer
- Screenplay & Story
- Kristina Wagenbauer
- Original Title
- Babushka
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Release Date
- 12/11/2021
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Russian
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- TAK Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kristina Wagenbauer
Kristina Wagenbauer
Line Sander Egede
Department Leadership Roster
Kristina Wagenbauer
Director
Kristina Wagenbauer
Writer
Line Sander Egede
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Babushka.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Babushka
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Babushka about?
Twenty-five years after she moved away, Canadian filmmaker Kristina Wagenbauer (a participant in the 2019 Talent Lab) returns to her native Russia to visit her grandmother – her Babushka – with whom she spent part of her childhood, in this film brimming with tenderness and humour. The two women reflected in the mirror bear an undeniable resemblance, and each seeks to recognize herself in the other. Plumbing her memories, Wagenbauer hopes to re-establish a lost bond of intimacy and to confront the wounds of the past. Babushka has survived the Second World War, the break-up of the Soviet Union, the void that her daughter and granddaughter left behind when they moved abroad, and, more recently, the death of the love of her life. Despite all of this, she holds to life with a strong spirit of resilience.
Who directed Babushka?
Babushka was directed by Kristina Wagenbauer.
Who stars in Babushka?
The principal cast of Babushka includes Not specified.
When was Babushka released and how long is it?
Babushka was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 25m.