Director Statement
I wanted to create a film where the audience is free from constant emotional direction imposed by music and dialogue. The story unfolds through gesture, gaze, movement, and cinematic space, allowing room for personal experience and interpretation.
«MIME»
A lonely outcast is transformed into a mime after a mysterious encounter. As he discovers love and belonging in a silent world built on imagination, he slowly realizes that what is a role for others has become his entire reality.
Written and Directed by
Alexander Gladkiy
Starring
Svyatoslav Stavtsev
Anastasia Stavtseva
Evgeny Oreshkin
Alexander Artemov
Daria Abrosimova
Anastasia Artemova
Igor Latyshev
Tasya Stavtseva
Production Designer
Anastasia Artemova
Special Thanks to
Tamara Likhvantseva,
Mikhail Fomenko,
Ivan Fomenko
© Alexander Gladky
2026
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