An immersive dream sequence embodying the ephemeral blossoming of poppies

POPPY

For director Alexey Velikorodny, the poppy is a universal symbol of the cyclical nature of irreversible tragedies. The rare flower blooms high in the mountains, visible only for a few days, then remains hidden, obscure to “those not ready to see it.”

Directed by Alexey Velikorodny