Anton Lapenko

Limonov: The Ballad

A revolutionary militant, a thug, an underground writer, a butler to a millionaire in Manhattan. But also a switchblade-waving poet, a lover of beautiful women, a warmonger, a political agitator, and a novelist who wrote of his greatness. Eduard Limonov’s life story is a journey through Russia, America, and Europe during the second half of the 20th century.

Poplar Fluff

Verkhnekamsk. Lonely loser Sasha works as a security guard at an exchange office. His life "didn't happen," his dreams didn't come true, his family didn't work out. Sasha feels unnecessary and unhappy, and not being able to change anything, he gives up morally. But even here Sasha does not have the courage to complete the matter himself, he turns to an old friend - the husband of his ex-wife - for help.

Like a Man

Gleb is 35 years old and an example of a successful man: he has a beautiful wife, his own business, and a new country house to dream about. But as he doesn’t find the courage to sort things out like a man with his drunken neighbor who hit his wife, his perfect life changes drastically.

Pinocchio

Boris Yukhananov's film triptych based on Andrey Vishnevsky's play "Pinocchio's Mad Angel".

Murder in the "Pheasant's Nest"

A special "Inside Lapenko" in the detective genre, telling about the mysterious events that took place in December 1886...

Boomerang

A wealthy pharmaceutical business owner, Edik is used to managing and controlling. But fate brings him an unexpected surprise. The unemployed artist Petrovich, who decided to say goodbye to life, falls from the roof of a skyscraper onto a brand new expensive businessman’s car. Is the miserable life of a loser worth that kind of money? Moreover, he will never be able to return them. But debt must be received at all costs, for Edik it is a matter of principle, forgiving others is not in his rules. Edik decides that Petrovich will work for him for free, he has every right to do so, because he is a real master of life. Or does he only think so, and everything can change at any second and turn over exactly the opposite?

Rider

Zina stubbornly goes on dates, flirts with strangers on social networks and bypasses the dance floor, because she doesn't dance well. But one day it is her turn to shine with happiness. In the life of Zina, a man finally appeared, and that very ideal one. Flowers, restaurants, gifts - a true gentleman, gallant boyfriend and a big fan of Matisse (Pavel Derevyanko) is in a hurry to please all her whims. And everything would be fine, but the protracted platonic relationship does not suit Zina, she wants something more. But for some reason, the gentleman is in no hurry with closeness. And for that he has his own reasons.

Deeper!

A rather unlucky young theater director finds himself without work and means of subsistence. To somehow make ends meet, on the advice of a friend, he decides to become a director of pornographic films, using creativity and psychological aspects in his work.

Hilbert's Eighth Problem

A comedy from the life of scientists. Lyubov Vitalievna, a beauty, head of the laboratory of genetics, having discovered that she has a mutation, thanks to which she gradually turns into a man, due to the lack of real men.

Hot!

Russian pop stars are flying to Baku for the "Heat" festival. Among them is Dasha Steklova, a talented debutante whose fame began with a victory in a popular musical TV show. Dasha doesn't want to play by the rules and craves creative freedom. In Baku, having quarreled with her producer (and also a young man), the girl runs away. In a fabulous city breathing music and sunshine, she is waiting for a lot of adventures and romantic encounters that will help Dasha fulfill her dream and become truly happy.

The Grail of Magdalena Egorova

In order to find her future, a young woman must go back through her past.

The Missing Cyclist

Mathematics textbook for the 5th grade. According to the conditions of the problem, every day a Pedestrian goes from point "A" to point "B", on the way he meets a Cyclist. Then he returns home, where his faithful wife is waiting for him. The next day everything repeats. But one day the Investigator stops the Pedestrian and reports that the Cyclist has disappeared. The Investigator asks the Pedestrian to go with him to point "B" in order to interrogate witnesses and figure out this complicated story together.

Однушка

Tired of looking for housing, a couple rents a one-room apartment near a construction site. But this is a trifle, in comparison with what they have to find in this apartment.

Murder in a Pheasant's Nest

A special series "Inside Lapenko" in the detective genre, telling the story of the mysterious events that took place in December 1886...

The Car Thief

Two friends are engaged in theft of cars in order to extort money from their owners. The next stealing runs smoothly. The owner of the car agrees to pay, but puts forward an unexpected condition ...