Natasha Merkulova and Alexey Chupov's film "Captain Volkonogov Ran" will be shown at the 56th Karlovy Vary Film Festival, which will be held from July 1 to July 9. The painting was selected in the section "Horizons".

In the center of the plot is Captain Fyodor Volkonogov (Yura Borisov), an employee in law enforcement agencies. One day he himself is declared a criminal, but the man manages to leave without waiting for arrest. During his escape, a vision comes to him about a possible redemption of guilt and a chance to receive spiritual forgiveness.

The world premiere of the film took place as part of the competition program of the 78th Venice Film Festival. The film also won prizes of the 32nd Kinotavr, the White Elephant Film Critics Award and awards at film festivals in Chicago, El Gouna (Egypt), Philadelphia, Gijon (Spain), Les Arcs (France) and London.