Emelianenko

Emelianenko is a documentary that explores the life of Russian mixed martial arts fighter Aleksander Emelianenko. The film focuses on the athlete's professional career in major international promotions while addressing the scandals and controversies that have shaped his public image. Through an uncensored look at his daily routines, the narrative follows the athlete through various personal and professional highs and lows.

The film was directed and written by Valeriya Gai Germanika, who also served as a producer alongside Denis Molchanov. This project is the first in a chronological sequence of her work that includes the film Mashenka. The documentary features appearances by Aleksander Emelianenko, Victor Meshchenkov, Oleg Menshikov, Magomed Ismailov, and Olga and Polina Emelianenko.

Produced by Film Company Leosfilm in Russia, the movie has a runtime of 91 minutes. Following its release in April 2026, the film received a positive response from viewers, earning a rating of 8.6/10 on IMDb based on 95 votes.