A documentary film about the hidden life of the nuns of the Novodevichy Convent has been releasedtranslated

On November 8, 2026, at the Cinema Park and Formula Kino cinema chains, the all-Russian premiere of Yulia Bobkova’s documentary film “The Order of Angels” (Russia, 2026, 1 hour 33 minutes, 12+) took place, dedicated to the innermost life of the sisters in the Novodevichy Convent in Moscow.

The film premiered in cinemas throughout Russia: from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Surgut, Sochi and Nizhny Novgorod, the film’s authors said.

The film takes the viewer to the Novodevichy Convent - one of the most famous and mysterious monasteries in Russia, a UNESCO heritage site, and opens the doors to a world that is more than 500 years old.

Behind the majestic walls lies not only the great history of the country, but also the living, poignant stories of women who dedicated themselves to service.

“The camera becomes the nuns’ invisible companion. The viewer is immersed in their everyday life - from early prayers to painstaking work in workshops and care for the ancient ensemble. Through the sisters’ frank stories, the unexpected reasons why they came to the monastery are revealed,” the report notes.

The documentary film “The Order of Angels” is a unique opportunity to look into a place where outsiders are not allowed to enter, and take a fresh look at how centuries-old...