The Mad Empress

The Mad Empress (2025)

Шальная императрица

St. Petersburg. Friends Lera, Valya, and Olya perform a mystical ritual for fun, and suddenly Catherine the Great herself materializes in the kitchen amidst the candles. The crowned empress quickly embraces the 21st century: she tries cappuccino, searches for the "Kareta" fare on a taxi app, and that night, she discovers a dance floor with a bang. The friends are delighted, until they notice that reality around them is beginning to shift.

Date of release
2025-12-04
TMDB
6.1 / 10 (5)
Genres
Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
Director
Radda Novikova

Casting

Interesting facts

The Crazy Empress is a 2025 Russian adventure comedy film directed by Radda Novikova in her feature film directorial debut. The film stars Irina Pegova as Catherine the Great, who is accidentally transported to modern-day Saint Petersburg. The three friends were portrayed by Angelina Strechina, Zoya Berber, and Alisa Stasyuk. The cast also included Kirill Zaytsev and Fyodor Gamaleya.

Production

The film marks the transition of director Radda Novikova from television (known for Interns and Girls with Makarov) to full-length feature films. Principal photography took place on location in Saint Petersburg, utilizing both historic imperial palaces and modern urban settings.

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