The Son

Dima was killed on the 23rd of May 2013 at the age of 21. He was shot in the head in a military operation as a member of Russian special forces in the northern Caucasus republic of Dagestan. His parents suffer the painful emotional consequences of his death, while the army keeps preparing young soldiers for their mission in the crisis zone. These parallel universes impressively show what Dima’s life was like and its brutal end.

  • Duration: 71 Min.
  • Countries: France, Russia
  • Languages: Russian
  • Subtitles: English
  • Production year: 2018

  • Nominated: Goldener Key