Moscow recently played host to the 38th Nika Awards, a prestigious annual gala organized by the Russian Academy of Cinema Arts and Sciences.
Sergei Chliyants’s Wind was crowned Best Feature Film. The narrative follows a fisherman who bids farewell to his young wife, vowing to return with a bountiful catch. As he sets out, he meets a chance companion, and together they navigate a grueling journey filled with hardships.
In addition to the top prize, the film was recognized for its screenplay, cinematography, and sound engineering. The musical Prophet. The Story of Alexander Pushkin also secured several technical accolades. The primary winners of the evening are listed below:
- Best Feature Film — Wind
- Best Director — Bakur Bakuradze (Lermontov)
- Best Screenplay — Wind
- Best Actor — Konstantin Khabenskiy (Yura Was Here)
- Best Actress — Svetlana Kryuchkova (Two in One Life, Not Counting the Dog)
- Best Supporting Actor — Vladimir Mashkov (Not Listed on the Rosters)
- Best Supporting Actress — Elena Lyadova (Clean Slate)
- Discovery of the Year — Director Felix Umarov (Prophet. The Story of Alexander Pushkin)
- Best TV Series — Chronicles of the Russian Revolution
- Honor and Dignity Special Prize — Alla Surikova