The Student

A dark and unsettling coming-of-age drama, "The Student" delves into the troubled mind of Veniamin Yuzhin, a high school student in suburban Russia who becomes increasingly obsessed with the Bible as he navigates his family's divorce and his own emotional turmoil. His zealous morality campaign soon escalates into violent outbursts, forcing those around him to confront the dangers of religious extremism and intolerance. As Venia's actions become more erratic and disturbing, the lines between faith and fanaticism blur, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.