The Pencil
Directed by
Natalya Nazarova

Antonina, an artist from Saint Petersburg, follows her husband, a political prisoner, to the deep north province of Russia. As she starts teaching art in a local school, she finds herself opposed by a twelve-year-old boy, Misha, whose brother is a feared local gang leader.
- "The Pencil is a film that combines thriller aesthetics with pointy social commentary artfully, thus succeeding in providing both entertainment and food for thought."
Awards & Recognition
Winner
Best Director
Skip City Int'l. D-Cinema Festival
Best Director
Skip City Int'l. D-Cinema Festival
Winner
Special Jury Prize
Skip City Int'l. D-Cinema Festival
Special Jury Prize
Skip City Int'l. D-Cinema Festival
Winner
Grand Prix
Honfleur Festival of Russian Cinema
Grand Prix
Honfleur Festival of Russian Cinema
Winner
Audience Award
Honfleur Festival of Russian Cinema
Audience Award
Honfleur Festival of Russian Cinema
Nominated
Best Film
Asia Pacific Screen Awards
Best Film
Asia Pacific Screen Awards
Official Selection
Santa Barbara Int'l. Film Festival
Santa Barbara Int'l. Film Festival
Official Selection
Cairo Int'l. Film Festival
Cairo Int'l. Film Festival