DAU. Natasha_
Natasha runs the canteen at a secret 1950s Soviet research institute. This is the beating heart of the DAU universe, everyone drops in here: the institute's employees, scientists and visiting foreign guests. Natasha's world is a small one, split between the demands of the canteen during the day and alcohol fuelled nights with her younger colleague Olga, during which the two confide their hopes of romance and for a different future. At a party one evening Natasha becomes close to a visiting French scientist Luc Bige and the two sleep together. The following day her life takes a dramatic turn when she is summoned to an interrogation by the KGB's General Vladimir Azhippo who questions the nature of her relationship with the foreign guest.
Director
Jekaterina Oertel
Starring
Natalia Berezhnaya, Olga Shkabarnya, Vladimir Azhippo
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
DAU. Natasha was released 6 years ago in 2020.
DAU. Natasha is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 18m.
CAST (9)
Natalia Berezhnaya
Natasha
Olga Shkabarnya
Olga
Vladimir Azhippo
Azhippo
Alexey Blinov
Blinov
LB
Luc Bigé
Luc
AB
Alexandr Bozhik
AS
Anatoly Sidko
Palych
RV
Raisa Voloshchuk
VA
Valery Andreev
CREW
Director
Writer
STUDIOS (3)
Phenomen Films
Phenomen Berlin Filmproduktions (DE)
Phenomen Ukraine
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
138 min (2h 18m)
Language
Russian
Country
Rating
5.6/10 (43 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is DAU. Natasha about?
Natasha runs the canteen at a secret 1950s Soviet research institute. This is the beating heart of the DAU universe, everyone drops in here: the institute's employees, scientists and visiting foreign guests. Natasha's world is a small one, split between the demands of the canteen during the day and alcohol fuelled nights with her younger colleague Olga, during which the two confide their hopes of romance and for a different future. At a party one evening Natasha becomes close to a visiting French scientist Luc Bige and the two sleep together. The following day her life takes a dramatic turn when she is summoned to an interrogation by the KGB's General Vladimir Azhippo who questions the nature of her relationship with the foreign guest.
How long is DAU. Natasha?
DAU. Natasha has a runtime of 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Who directed DAU. Natasha?
DAU. Natasha was directed by Jekaterina Oertel.
Who stars in DAU. Natasha?
The cast of DAU. Natasha includes Natalia Berezhnaya, Olga Shkabarnya, Vladimir Azhippo, Alexey Blinov, Luc Bigé.
What is the rating of DAU. Natasha?
DAU. Natasha has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 43 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama