Satan is a 1991 Soviet thriller film directed by Viktor Aristov. It was entered into the 41st Berlin International Film Festival where it won the Silver Bear - Special Jury Prize.

Plot

The story takes place in a provincial town in autumn. Schoolgirl Olya, daughter of a prominent official, Alyona Pavlovna, accepts a ride to school from her acquaintance Vitaly. Along the way, he kills her near a railway yard. Vitaly then hides his bike and clothes at a country house where his grandfather, who was aware of his intentions, waits for him. Later, Vitaly goes into town, briefly visiting his friend Ruben, who is with a girlfriend, before confessing his feelings to Vera, who rejects him. At a wedding later that evening, Vitaly clashes with Ruben over a nationalist remark, and then, while dancing with the bride, assaults her, knowing she won’t report it. Meanwhile, Vitaly and his grandfather contact Olya’s parents, demanding a ransom for her return. It is revealed that Vitaly had been romantically involved with Alyona Pavlovna, but she ended it due to his reputation.

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