The Pencil 2019
In *The Pencil (2019)*, Natalya Nazarova crafts a poignant drama set against the stark, frozen landscapes of a remote northern Russian province.
Director: Natalya Nazarova
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pencil (2019) about?
*The Pencil (2019)* tells the story of Antonina, an artist who relocates to a remote Russian province after her husband's political imprisonment. Struggling to find her footing, she takes a teaching job and clashes with Misha, a sharp-witted 12-year-old whose brother is a local gang leader. Their conflict becomes a mirror for broader tensions between idealism and the harsh realities of life in the north.
Who directed The Pencil?
Natalya Nazarova directed *The Pencil (2019)*, bringing a raw, intimate style to this drama set in Russia's frozen northern regions.
Who stars in The Pencil?
The film stars Nadezhda Gorelova as Antonina, Vladimir Mishukov, Aleksandr Doronin, and Alina Khodzhevanova, alongside Olesya Ivantsova and Alexandr Kolchevsky.
Is The Pencil (2019) worth watching?
*The Pencil (2019)* is a deeply atmospheric drama that rewards viewers with its emotional depth and visual storytelling. While it may not be flashy, its themes of resilience and the power of art give it a quiet strength. Fans of character-driven dramas will find much to appreciate in Nazarova's thoughtful direction.
How long is The Pencil?
*The Pencil (2019)* runs for 92 minutes.
About The Pencil (2019) — A frozen battle of art, defiance, and survival in Russia's north
In *The Pencil (2019)*, Natalya Nazarova crafts a poignant drama set against the stark, frozen landscapes of a remote northern Russian province. The film follows Antonina, a gifted artist from Saint Petersburg, as she relocates to a harsh new environment after her husband is imprisoned for political activism. Seeking purpose, she takes a teaching job at a local school, only to face an unexpected adversary in 12-year-old Misha—a rebellious student whose brother leads a notorious local gang. As their clashes reveal deeper tensions between idealism and survival, Antonina's struggle to connect through art mirrors the raw, untamed spirit of her new home.
With a raw, intimate tone, *The Pencil (2019)* explores themes of resilience, artistic integrity, and the unspoken battles fought in silence. Nazarova's direction weaves a quiet yet powerful narrative, where every stroke of a pencil and every frozen breath carries the weight of human endurance. The film's atmosphere is one of quiet defiance, where beauty and hardship exist in uneasy harmony, and the true colors of the soul emerge under the weight of circumstance.