Sterva (2017)

"Sterva" is a Russian drama that leans into the messy, seductive undertones its title promises, following a woman whose choices blur the line between ambition and self-destruction. Svetlana Khodchenkova anchors the production, bringing a raw physicality to her role that the film isn't shy about showing. The archive holds 2 scenes from this title, capturing her nude and in moments of genuine sexual tension that push past the usual restraint of mainstream drama. For fans tracking Khodchenkova's boldest screen work, this one earns its place.