Idiotka (2026)
- Fri, Feb 27
Director: Nastasya Popov Run Time: 82 min. Rating: NR Release Year: 2026
Starring: Anna Baryshnikov, Benito Skinner, Camila Mendes, Mark Ivanir, Owen Thiele
Country: United States
Language: English, Russian
About the film:
In this sharp, irreverent comedy, a disgraced fashion designer with a dangerously low credit score, Margarita (Anna Baryshnikov) enters a reality show with a six-figure cash prize to save her babushka’s West Hollywood apartment. But as the competition intensifies, slick producer Nicol (Camila Mendes) pushes her to spin her family’s struggle into spectacle, forcing Margarita to decide whether to play along or take control of her own narrative, one unhinged look at a time.
About the filmmaker:
Nastasya Popov is a Los Angeles–based writer, director, and producer known for her sharp blend of humor and character-driven storytelling. She holds a BA in Creative Nonfiction and Slavic Literature from Northwestern University and began her career making award-winning documentaries and short films that played at festivals like Palm Springs and the Hamptons International Film Festival.
Her feature directorial debut, Idiotka, premiered at South by Southwest in 2025 to acclaim for its witty, heartfelt comedy about family and ambition and was subsequently acquired for U.S. distribution with a 2026 theatrical rollout. Popov’s work is celebrated for its authentic voice, inventive humor, and grounded portrayals of everyday life.
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