The Venice Film Festival’s closing title, “The Silent Friend,” is slated for a Russian theatrical release in 2026. The film was directed by Hungarian filmmaker Ildikó Enyedi, who previously helmed the drama On Body and Soul. The lead is portrayed by French actress Léa Seydoux. The ensemble also includes Tony Leung Chiu‑Wai, Luna Wedler and Sylvester Groth.
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The story takes place in a botanical garden in Germany, with the narrative spanning three distinct periods: 1908, 1972 and 2020.
After its Lido premiere, Enyedi’s work was honored with the FIPRESCI Prize from the International Federation of Film Critics and received the Marcello Mastroianni Award recognizing outstanding young performers.
