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House With a Turret is a 2012 Russian drama film directed by Eva Neymann. The film takes place during World War II and follows the story of a young boy named Alex, played by Nikolas Adamidis, who finds himself alone in a large abandoned house with a turret in the middle of nowhere. The film is based on a short story by Ukrainian writer Heinrich Boll.

The film is set in 1941, during the German invasion of the Soviet Union. The opening scene shows Alex being escorted by a group of soldiers through a devastated landscape before being left alone in the house with a turret. We later learn that Alex's father has been called up to fight in the war and his mother has died of tuberculosis.

The house with a turret becomes the setting for Alex's coming of age story as he spends his time exploring the rooms and grounds of the house, and trying to find food and water to survive. The house is overgrown with vines and weeds, and there are signs of construction work that was never completed. As Alex explores the house, he discovers a diary written by a young girl named Vera, played by Vitalina Bibliv, who had lived in the house before him.

Through Vera's diary, we learn about the life she led in the house and the people she knew. We also learn about her relationship with a local boy named Yura, played by Valeriy Bassel, who had been sent to fight in the war. The diary becomes a lifeline for Alex as he reads about the world outside the house and the people who used to inhabit it.

The film is a meditation on memory and the passing of time. As Alex explores the house and its history, he discovers a deeper connection to the people who lived there before him. The house becomes a symbol of the past, a tangible reminder of a time that has been lost.

The film is beautifully shot and captures the mood of the time and place stunningly. The cinematography by Rimvydas Leipus is particularly noteworthy, with many shots that are both haunting and beautiful. The performances from the cast are also excellent, particularly Nikolas Adamidis, who is able to convey both the innocence and the vulnerability of Alex.

One of the strengths of the film is its ability to evoke the sense of isolation and loneliness that Alex feels. The harshness of the environment is contrasted with the beauty of the house, and the two combine to create a sense of unease that permeates the film.

House With a Turret is a moving and thoughtful film that is likely to stay with you long after the credits have rolled. It is a reminder of the power of storytelling and the importance of remembering our shared history. It is not often that a film can be both beautiful and poignant, but this film manages to achieve both with ease.

House With a Turret is a 2013 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 16 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.9.