The Stone – is a black comedy and sad tragedy about two millionaire hunters from Eastern Europe, Jelena and Nadezhda. One is getting married soon, the other is newly widowed and instead of getting a dignified gravestone for her deceased husband, she buys herself an expensive ring with a real diamond.

The story consists of many humorous episodes depicting the relationship and feelings: friendship, envy and rivalry between the two friends. Of course the most important thing is and remains the stone.

It is supposed to ba a black and white picture, shot in a old-fashioned style with a slightly sarcastic touch. Grotesque characters and theatrical representations will mix with a documentary and naturalistic style. Costumes, camera angles, dramaturgical development and music evoke nostalgic feelings reminiscent of the old days of the cinema.

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Many thanks to camerawoman Yegenija Rubakova and actress Janina Ahh.