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Beaumonde Scrapping follows Ilya, who navigates life in Russia's Far North, shaped by his father's strict upbringing and the harsh realities of his environment. Ilya's daily life involves managing a subordinate while reminiscing about the Stalin era, reflecting a complex relationship with his past and present. At night, he engages in scrapping metal and writing poems filled with obscenities, revealing his inner turmoil and aspirations.
The film captures Ilya's longing for a better life as he grapples with personal demons that hinder his dreams of moving to the nation's capital. The narrative intertwines themes of bullying, migration, and the impact of slave labor, providing a multifaceted view of Ilya's struggles and desires within the socio-political landscape of contemporary Russia.
Why Watch
- •Meet Ilya, a complex character from Russia's Far North.
- •Find out about Ilya's obscenity-riddled poetry.
- •See the impact of Stalin's era on modern life.
Did You Know
•Ilya learned street-smarts in Russia's Far North.
•The film has a duration of 71 minutes.
•Ilya's father aimed to raise him following the straight and narrow.
Perfect For
Russian social issuesContemporary poetryMetal scrapping