Elena (2011)

Elena: Directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev. With Nadezhda Markina, Andrey Smirnov, Elena Lyadova, Aleksey Rozin. When a sudden illness and an unexpected reunion threaten dutiful housewife Elena’s potential inheritance, she must hatch a desperate plan …

“Sometimes downbeat but often a thought provoking Russian picture; concerning the central character (Elena) and her troubled family life. The issues and choices she has to both endure and subsequently execute, become the crux of the story. the immoral conclusion (incredibly) seems to be the most reasonable outcome and as blood is thicker than water, the ending deed seems as natural as it could ever possibly be. such slow burning tension comes as a welcome relief to the predictable crash, bang, wallop offered at the local multiplex. u0026#39;Elenau0026#39; is actually a high quality thriller of an entirely different pace and itu0026#39;s a classic case of more drama, less action.”