Babnik

Event Date: October 12, 2010 - 7:30pm

Location: The James Bridges Theater, Melnitz Hall, UCLA

In Babnik, the third feature from Bay Area-based filmmaker Alejandro Adams, menace hangs at the edges of every shot. At the film’s center are Misha and Sasha, two Russian thugs trafficking in a variety of unsavory activities - most of which involve the exploitation of other Russian immigrants. As the two go about their dealings with a shadowy operation that may or may not be an underground prostitution ring their influence bri...ngs together characters from throughout the immigrant community and leads to a climax of staggering emotional and political resonance. Formally rigorous and intellectually daring, Babnik is one of the major American independent features of the year.

Director Alejandro Adams in person for a Q&A after the screening

“An arresting talent.” – Dennis Harvey, VARIETY

“BABNIK marks Adams as a filmmaker to watch.” – Ray Greene, BOXOFFICE

“Adams is no longer a local genius but a national contender.” – Richard von Busack, METRO

Director: Alejandro Adams
In Russian with English subtitles
HDCam, 77 minutes