Krasavitsa

Krasavitsa
Directed byAnton Bogdanov
Written by
  • Anton Bogdanov
  • Aleksandra Ilina
  • Artem Mikhailov
  • Dmitriy Pinchukov
Starring
CinematographyMikhail Milashin
Edited by
  • Mariya Sergeyenkova
  • Kirill Araslanov
Music byYuri Poteyenko
Release date
  • February 19, 2026 (2026-02-19) (Russia)
CountryRussia
LanguageRussian

Krasavitsa (Russian: Красавица) is a 2025 Russian war drama film directed by Anton Bogdanov.[1][2] It stars Slava Kopeykin and Yulia Peresild. This film was theatrically released on February 19, 2026.[3]

Plot

The film takes place in the winter of 1941 in Leningrad. Sergeant Major Nikolai Svetlov suffers a severe concussion and, after treatment, is assigned to a zoo, where the staff save animals from death every day. A female hippopotamus named Beauty is special. At first, Nikolai wants to return to the front as soon as possible, but over time, he begins to understand the importance of his mission.[4]

Cast

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