The Most Horrifying Thriller About Modern Russian Reality

The harsh reality of the Yeltsin era in Russia, which divided the nation into a few wealthy elites and many impoverished citizens, inspired the creation of Outskirts by Pyotr Lutsik—a gripping, symbolic epic about a violent peasant uprising. Set in an isolated village in the Urals, men march to Moscow to restore their sense of justice through brutal means, burning the city in a symbolic act of revolt. The film’s stark, unapologetic realism makes even Hitchcock's thrillers seem lighthearted in comparison.

Outskirts was unofficially banned in Russia due to its potential to incite social unrest, reflecting the enduring tension in Russia’s post-capitalist society.

Filmography:

• Outskirts (Окраина) (1998), directed by Pyotr Lutsik

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