Film companies Skazka and NMG Kinoprokat have wrapped production on the upcoming family fairy tale movie Sleeping Beauty following roughly four months of filming.
The fantasy feature is scheduled to premiere in Russian cinemas in 2027, the filmmakers announced, while also unveiling the first official stills from the production.
The storyline centres on Princess Lyubava, the spoiled daughter of Tsar Elizar. Her life takes a turn when she meets Ivan, a charming young man who captivates her with his charisma.
Trouble begins when the Queen of Shamakha arrives in the realm, an enigmatic and dangerous woman whose beauty is sustained by a magic mirror. After Lyubava disappears, Ivan sets out on a perilous quest where reality blurs with the dream realm, forcing the heroes to overcome hardships, open their hearts and face their fears.
Cast and creative team
The ensemble cast features Nastasya Samburskaya, known for Univer: 15 Years Later, alongside Yuri Kolokolnikov of Game of Thrones, Alexey Onezhen from Teenagers: First Love, and Vitaliya Kornienko from Daddy's Daughters: New. Director Anario Mamedov, who directed the comedy Son-in-Law, leads the production behind the camera.
Kolokolnikov is widely recognised internationally for portraying the wildling leader Styr in the fourth season of the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones. Samburskaya achieved widespread domestic recognition across the Univer television franchise, while Kornienko has established herself as one of Russia's most prolific young actors with dozens of screen appearances.
Folklore origins and release
The production draws upon celebrated Russian folklore, most notably the Queen of Shamakha, a legendary character popularised in nineteenth-century literature by Alexander Pushkin in his fairy tale The Tale of the Golden Cockerel. Lavish folklore adaptations have grown into a cornerstone of the modern Russian box office, attracting families to domestic fantasy titles.
Distributor NMG Kinoprokat operates as part of National Media Group, one of Russia's largest private media holdings, overseeing major domestic cinema releases. With principal photography now complete, the project moves into post-production ahead of its planned theatrical debut across Russia in 2027.
