Playing the Victim

A young man drops out of university and goes to the police. He's done nothing wrong he just wants a job. A particular job. Playing the victim in murder reconstructions. Maybe by getting close to death he can manage to cheat on his own.

Directed by Kirill Serebrennikov, Playing the Victim leans on a strong ensemble — Yuriy Chursin, Vitaliy Khaev, Aleksandr Ilyin Jr — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2006.