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The Rooster 2015

★ 6.04 votes20 min📅 2015-05-16

In this darkly comedic and poignant short film, The Rooster (2015) directed by Alexey Nuzhnyy explores love's surreal persistence after loss.

Director: Alexey Nuzhnyy

Cast

Valentina Mazunina
Valentina Mazunina
Anna
Nicholay Kovbas
Nicholay Kovbas
Kolya
Yuliya Salmina
Yuliya Salmina
Yana Troyanova
Yana Troyanova
Pavel Savinkov
Pavel Savinkov
Yaroslav Shtefan
Yaroslav Shtefan
major
Konstantin Demidov
Konstantin Demidov
VDVshnik Gleb
Konstantin Yushkevich
Konstantin Yushkevich

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Rooster (2015) about?

After the death of her partner, Anya sinks into despair—until she meets a rooster who looks eerily like him. Determined to rebuild happiness, she embarks on an unconventional relationship that challenges everyone around her.

Who directed The Rooster?

Alexey Nuzhnyy helmed this unique blend of comedy and drama, bringing a fresh voice to short-form storytelling.

Who stars in The Rooster?

Valentina Mazunina leads the cast as Anya, alongside Nicholay Kovbas, Yuliya Salmina, Yana Troyanova, and Pavel Savinkov.

Is The Rooster (2015) worth watching?

With its offbeat premise and emotional core, The Rooster offers a 20-minute escape into unconventional storytelling. While not for everyone, its creative approach and strong performances make it a memorable watch for fans of quirky romance and dark comedy.

How long is The Rooster?

The Rooster (2015) runs for 20 minutes.

About The Rooster (2015) — A quirky romance about love, loss, and a very unusual partner

In this darkly comedic and poignant short film, The Rooster (2015) directed by Alexey Nuzhnyy explores love's surreal persistence after loss. After her beloved partner passes away, Anya spirals into grief so deep she sees no path forward—until she encounters a rooster that bears an uncanny resemblance to him. What begins as a desperate coping mechanism spirals into a bizarre, heartfelt mission to forge a new kind of romance, defying both social norms and personal sanity.

The film weaves together raw emotion and absurdist humor, capturing the surreal lengths the grieving will go to hold onto love. At just 20 minutes, The Rooster (2015) delivers a compact yet powerful story about healing, identity, and the quirks of fate—all wrapped in a visual tone that balances melancholy with wit.