Sergei Ilʹin: The Passion According to Matthew (Strasti po Matveiu, 2023).

The article discusses The Passion According to Matthew, a 2023 debut film by Sergei Ilʹin. Topics include the film's exploration of the tension between orthodox faith and secular influences, particularly in the context of modern Russian society; the symbolic representation of materialism and capitalism within the church, especially through Matvei's father's SUV; and the character of Agata, who embodies both the hedonistic youth culture and the persecution she faces.