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Dear friends!

We are pleased to present the program of the international annual festival “Short Film Days 2025”. The festival was first held in 2014 on the initiative of the Youth Center of the Union of Cinematographers of Russia.

Part II — “Leave Not Stay”

121 minutes

English subtitles

18+

“Hide and Seek”

Director: Amet Savenko

Cast: Dmitry Isaev, Anastasia Arzhevikina

2025 * 20 min.

Dima and Katya spend a summer day together in the countryside: swimming in a pond, sunbathing, making love, and sharing dreams they had the night before. They are young, carefree, and in love, yet beneath the joy lies quiet sadness. The day will soon end, and they will have to part, not knowing how long the separation will last.

“Mute”

Director: Arsen Aristakesyan

Cast: Maxim Belyaev, Polina Vataga

2025 * 22 min.

A young and talented boxer nicknamed “Mute” dreams of a professional career. While preparing for the most important tournament of his life, he accidentally meets an unusual girl on a bus. Now, to see her again, he must defeat… himself.

“The Crime”

Director: Alexandra Vostrova

Cast: Yana Yesipovich, Evgeny Roshchin

2025 * 24 min.

The story of Larisa, an actress in a small provincial theater. Despite her talent, love for her profession, and years of dedication, she has never been given a role longer than a few lines. Will she be able to prove—to the director, the audience, and above all to herself—that she deserves more, and what will she have to sacrifice for it?

“The Grocery Across the Street”

Director: Alexander Titov

Cast: Igor Vorobyov, Galina Belyaeva

2025 * 18 min.

Altai. Next to the grocery stall of a lonely old man, a hippie grandmother sets up her own stall, stealing his customers. He wants to get rid of the annoying competitor, but instead falls in love with her.

“This Is My Voice”

Director: Sofia Lebedeva

Cast: Anastasia Morozova, Makar Zaporozhsky

2024 * 13 min.

Two young, vibrant people meet on the streets of the city and feel a spark between them. They do not manage to talk right away, and over time Vanya discovers what Polina’s voice sounds like.

“The Foundations of a Strong Marriage”

Director: Sergey Annenkov

Cast: Angelina Poplavskaya, Alexander Kirgintsev

2025 * 13 min.

A stranger who breaks into Max and Marina’s apartment while Marina is away tries to convince Max that his wife is a witch who feeds on male energy—which is why Max has gained weight and let himself go. The stranger insists Marina must be killed, otherwise Max is doomed. Initially doubtful, Max gradually gives in and begins to question the sincerity and love of their ten-year marriage.

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