Watch: The Trailer for Cannes-Winning ‘Leviathan’ Paints a Powerful Portrait of Modern Russia

Directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev (“The Return,” “Elena”), “Leviathan” is an epic drama that won Zvyagintstev and co-writer Oleg Negin a screenplay award at this year’s Cannes. Now, a subtitled trailer for the film, which is screening at Telluride, has been released.

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“Leviathan” follows a struggle between a man and a corrupt mayor who wants to take away his land. Although it doesn’t feel like a political statement, the film also provides a glimpse of modern Russia from one of the country’s most renowned directors.