Kholop(2019) [ High Speed ]

The story follows Grigory, a spoiled "golden boy" and son of an oligarch who believes his father's wealth makes him untouchable. After one escapade too many, his father stages an elaborate psychological experiment: Grigory is drugged and wakes up in a meticulously reconstructed 19th-century Russian village. Led to believe he has traveled back in time, he must live as a lowly serf ( kholop ) under the watchful eyes of hidden cameras and a team of actors.

The film is praised for its beautiful landscapes and authentic-looking historical sets, which contrast sharply with the high-tech control room used by the psychologists. Why It Works Kholop(2019)

It serves as a sharp critique of the modern Russian elite, using the "rehabilitation" of a bratty protagonist to explore themes of humility, labor, and human connection. The story follows Grigory, a spoiled "golden boy"