Open Day

Open Day is a documentary consisting of seven stories across various genres. The film focuses on scientists dealing with worldwide environmental challenges. These segments explore different ecological possibilities, such as utilizing a specialized fly to restore vegetation to desert regions, managing invasive hogweed and rice husks, and the role of batteries in these processes.

The film was produced in Russia by the Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives. It was directed by a collaborative team including Denis Danilov, Kseniya Kazazaeva, Polina Svezhentseva, Aleksandra Shishova, Artur Sukhonin, Olga Domovtseva, and Konstantin Zemlyanskiy. The screenplay was written by Danilov, Kazazaeva, and Svezhentseva, with Liliya Sabirova serving as the producer. Released on February 8, 2024, the movie has a total runtime of 76 minutes.