Открытие (2025): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2025, Открытие is a drama and comedy film directed by Maria Salyukova, running about 55 minutes.

What it’s about. Five aspiring directors, five short stories about the discovery of cinema. Each short story is an independent story exploring how cinema begins, how it influences us and where the line between the screen and reality lies. The film almanac has the widest range of genres, themes, geography of authors, time of action and even frame format. It can be a short sketch from the set, where the lighting technician suddenly changes places and importance with the most influential auteur director; preparation for the first film screening in Rus'; a conversation between friends immediately after the film; a story of a difficult choice between creative freedom and a career; and finally, a free interpretation of the 1986 film about the life of a simple fisherman from Kaliningrad.

Who’s in it. Открытие stars Makar Khlebnikov, Yaroslav Mogilnikov, Valery Stepanov and Yasmina Omerovich, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Открытие sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Открытие page.

If you liked it. Fans of Открытие tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.