Godunov (2018)

"Godunov" is a Russian period drama tracing the turbulent reign of Boris Godunov. It mixes court intrigue with the personal toll of absolute power. The fractured Russian throne provides plenty of dramatic tension, but the archive here focuses on something else entirely. Svetlana Khodchenkova and Olga Kalicka both turn up in the collection. They bring an unfiltered edge to the period setting. Between them, the pair account for 3 scenes pulled from the series. Kalicka brings a quiet intensity to a topless scene that lingers past the usual palace decorum. Khodchenkova's contributions land with their own charge. They catch her baring far more than court politics typically allow. Fans of historical drama looking for a bolder cut of the genre will find plenty to linger on here.