OBJECT 817

In Russia most secretive region, there are many mysteries. Abandoned buildings and an empty landscape hold the memories of a strange object built under Stalin’s orders. Since then, odd things have been happening. Locals discovered a strange creature called ‘The Alien from the Urals,’ which now has its own monument. But what is the secret behind this creature? Why are people afraid to talk about it? And why are villages disappearing? The film aims to uncover these mysteries.

Olga Lucovnicova

Olga Lucovnicova (Moldova, 1991) is an award-winning filmmaker, currently based in Belgium. She is the winner of the Golden Bear at the 71st Berlinale, the 35th European Film Academy Awards, and many others. In her filmmaking style, Olga combines observational cinema with poetic elements, where the key factors are human emotions and feelings. Through her films, Olga aims to encourage critical thinking and reflection about our world.