Weekend [Uik-end] (2013)
Release Year: 2013
Nation: Russia
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Stanislav Govorukhin
Writer: Kseniya Stepanycheva, Noël Calef, Stanislav Govorukhin
Production & Genre
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Keywords
Keywords: abusive boyfriend, arrest, attraction, bad guy, bad guy wins, baseball cap, bathrobe, beach, bed, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, burning money, camera, car, cigarette lighter, confession of a crime, confession to murder, couple, crime spree, female nudity, male nudity
Story
Weekend follows Igor Lebedev, the finance director of a large corporation, who finds himself in a precarious situation when his accomplice and accountant threatens to expose their fraudulent activities. In a desperate attempt to cover up their crimes, Igor murders the accountant during a heated argument at his beach house on a weekend getaway with his girlfriend, Marina. As the crime unfolds, Igor struggles to keep his secret buried while trying to maintain a semblance of normalcy in his relationship with Marina and his high-powered corporate life.
Summary
Directed by Stanislav Govorukhin, Weekend (Uik-end) is a tense Russian drama that delves into the psychological underpinnings of crime and deceit. Set against the backdrop of corporate greed and moral corruption, the film explores themes of power, betrayal, and the desperate measures people take to protect their secrets. With its compelling narrative and strong performances, Weekend offers a gripping portrayal of a man's descent into criminality and the aftermath of his actions.




