Izmena (2012)
Release Year: 2012
Nation: Russia
Alternative Title: Betrayal, Prodosia
Director: Kirill Serebrennikov
Writer: Kirill Serebrennikov, Natalya Nazarova
Production & Genre
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Genre: Drama
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Story
In 'Izmena', a young man visits a female doctor for a routine check-up. The doctor informs him that his wife is having an affair with her husband. Initially skeptical, he struggles with paranoia and decides not to confront his wife. Seeking proof, the man follows the doctor's instructions and they meet at a hotel where their spouses are supposedly rendezvousing. During this encounter, the betrayed couple begins an affair of their own, though it remains unclear whether it's driven by genuine feelings, revenge, or mutual understanding.
Summary
'Izmena', directed by Kirill Serebrennikov in 2012, is a Russian drama film that explores themes of infidelity, betrayal, and the complex emotions that arise from these situations. The movie revolves around a young man who learns about his wife's affair through an unexpected encounter with her alleged lover's spouse, a doctor. The narrative then follows the tangled web of deceit and desire as both couples grapple with their newfound knowledge.
