Liza works at night, a taxi ride for her is a moment of much-desired peace. The driver Sasha inspires confidence, he knows the approach to the most demanding client. There are many unexpected turns in the lights of the big city, behind each of which lies a terrible threat. And perhaps the main danger is closer than it seems.
Acting
Borisov's terrifying warmth — you'll want him to be good.
Cinematography
Moscow at 3AM never looked this hungry.
Direction
Kemnits weaponizes your own desire to trust.
Director
Kirill Kemnits
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Borisov filmed his driving scenes without stunt coordination, learning Moscow's night grid through actual overnight shifts with real cabbies. The GPS anxiety is authentic.
Released during Russia's 2023 cinematic isolation, Centaur became a festival circuit surrogate for 'real' Russian cinema — its Moscow as contested territory, noir as political statement.
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