Russian Production Company Roskino Announces Zoology
At a presentation in Cannes of Russian projects looking for co-production partners, Roskino announced details of several new films emerging from the Russian market, one of which – Ivan Tverdovsky’s Zoology – caught our attention. We reached out for a few more details, and here’s what we’ve learned so far.
Zoology is the story of Natalia, a zoo administrator, and her struggle to overcome a “beastly” transformation. Written and directed by Ivan Tverdovsky, the film is produced by Natalia Mokritskaya, Mila Rozanova, and Uliana Savelieva of New People Film Company.
Synopsis:
One day Natalia, a 40-year-old administrator at a local zoo, discovers to her great surprise that she has grown a furry tail overnight…While trying to understand the essence of this unexpected miracle, Natalia will encounter and try to heal the many wounds of modern society, whilst attempting to fall in love and to find her own true self.
Tverdovsky says of the project: “Everyone has a tail. Its phantom presence in each instance manifests itself in a different manner. In the case of our protagonist, her tail will provide her with an opportunity to discover many things which she ignored in her usual life because of her surrounding circumstances and never-ending excuses. With the magical appearance of a tail, Natalia’s life requires her to act. She has to choose whether she wants to feel the woman in herself and open up to the feelings that were hidden deep inside her. And she does make her choice. Natalia is an indicator of our modern society. Unlike her, most of us are unable to overcome our instincts, our animal nature, and open ourselves up to pure emotions without prejudice.”
Not sure how horror-oriented this one will turn out to be, but we’ll keep you posted!
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