Beresina (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1999, Beresina is a comedy film directed by Daniel Schmid, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A naive girl's love for Switzerland is put to the test in this satiric comedy. Irina is a woman from Russia who all her life has always been fascinated by Switzerland and longs to live there some day, though her notion of Swiss life has more to do with Heidi and old movies set in the Alps than reality.
Who’s in it. Beresina stars Elena Panova as Irina, Geraldine Chaplin as Charlotte De, Martin Benrath as Alt-Divisionär Sturzenegger and Ulrich Noethen as Dr. Alfred Waldvogel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Beresina has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beresina page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beresina tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beresina (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beresina change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beresina worth watching?
- Beresina holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beresina?
- Beresina stars Elena Panova, Geraldine Chaplin, Martin Benrath, Ulrich Noethen and Hans-Peter Korff.
- When was Beresina released?
- Beresina was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.