Cruelty

In Cruelty, a teenage girl named Vika forms a close relationship with a successful but single middle-aged woman as they plot revenge against Zoya's former lover. Their journey takes them down a dark path as they engage in acts of destruction, including stealing and crushing a car, burning down a house, and planning to devastate a family.

The film's exploration of revenge and the dynamics between its two central characters provides a compelling look at the lengths people will go to for emotional closure. The performances by Renata Litvinova, Anna Begunova, and the rest of the cast bring depth to this intense narrative. The dramatic genre and unique perspective of a woman director make it a notable entry in contemporary cinema.