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Elena

2011, Movie, 1h 49min

Elena is a woman of a certain age, living in a chic Moscow apartment with her wealthy businessman husband Vladimir. While Vladimir is estranged from his daughter, he does not mask his contempt for Elena's own child, who seems to be in constant need of financial assistance. When Vladimir suddenly falls ill and his volatile, nihilistic daughter comes back into the picture, Elena must hatch a plan for her own survival.

Country: Russia

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Reviews

Critic Scott Tobias

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It’s an austere Russian drama with shades of Hitchcock.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic David Parkinson

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...is a stark and impressive piece of work. Under its brooding exterior is a solemnly effective thriller, too.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Philip French

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A deeply satisfying film.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Tt

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...ett laddat familjedrama fyllt av begåvat skådespeleri och genial användning av Philip Glass musik.

Read full review at Dagens Nyheter

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In the wealthy suburbs of Moscow, a woman named Elena lives with her wealthy businessman husband,s, Vladimir. While Elena's son from a previous marriage struggles financially, Vladimir refuses to help, making it clear that he will not subsidize Elena's family. When Elena discovers that Vladimir plans to change his will, leaving his wealth to his own daughter, she becomes desperate and decides to take matters into her own hands. With the fate of her family at stake, Elena crafts a plan to ensure their financial security in a world where money and power reign supreme. Will she succeed, or will her actions have fatal consequences? Find out in the gripping drama, "Elena."

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You can stream Elena on: Apple TV

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Elena was released in theaters on June 6, 2011.