Red Flag (2026)
ريد فلاج
Director: Mahmoud Karim
Cast: Ahmed Hatem, Sherif Mounir, Gamila Awad, Entesar, Nesreen Amin
Ahmed, a seasoned pilot, and his wife, a high-flying advertising executive, navigate the turbulent skies of modern marriage. Their story zeroes in on the emotional fault lines—where love collides with doubt, where hesitation breeds suspicion, and where the specter of betrayal tests the fragile bond between two ambitious hearts. This is a raw, relatable portrait of young couples wrestling with the silent battles of trust and the costly consequences of secrets.
More About This Film
Red Flag is a Russian psychological thriller about a young woman who is convinced that every man comes with warning signs. After meeting someone who appears to be her ideal partner in a hotel, she begins to sense that the perfect encounter may conceal something much more unsettling.
Maria Popova writes and directs the short film, which relies on a small cast and a confined setting to create tension. Alyona Ermokhina, Ekaterina Genze and Konstantin Vesnin carry the story, allowing the film to build its suspense through subtle shifts in trust and perception.
- Maria Popova directed and wrote the film.
- The runtime is approximately 13 minutes.
- Alyona Ermokhina, Ekaterina Genze and Konstantin Vesnin are the principal cast.
- Hotel interiors in Moscow were used as filming locations.
- The film was released in Russia in March 2026.