How Derevyanko Lomonosov Played(2024)

How Derevyanko Lomonosov Played is a Russian film about an actor preparing to portray the 18th-century scientist Mikhail Lomonosov. Struggling with creative doubt, Pavel Derevyanko travels to Lomonosov's homeland seeking inspiration, where he rents a room in the home of Egor Belov, a working-class man. The actor's arrival upends the quiet village: Egor grows jealous of his wife Masha's attention to the famous guest, their daughter Polina develops feelings for Derevyanko, and a local politician exploits his celebrity for an election campaign. The film blends comedy with an exploration of artistic ambition, examining how a stranger's presence can destabilize small-town life and challenge the line between performance and authenticity.