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Source: Mosfilm Film Concern – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
January 29, 2026
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At Dolby Studio 6, re-recording engineer Artur Khairullin (pictured) creates the final mix for an intimate yet visually and sonically profound film. The film "Underworld," which tells the touching story of a teenager trying to save his family from strife, required a special approach to sound, combining the clarity of on-set dialogue, "intimate sound design," and minimalist musicality.
According to re-recording sound engineer Artur Khairullin, "Another World" is a very intimate and touching story about a boy who wants to restore his family despite a serious rift between his parents. That's why the film's soundscape, while lacking the hallmarks of a blockbuster, is filled with detail and spatial solutions.
The work is being carried out in several stages, and the team is currently in the first, "preliminary" pass, to ensure the sound is evenly distributed throughout the film's running time. About ten shifts are allocated for the re-recording. The sound engineer's main task at this stage is to bring the balance to life, make the mix more emotional, and achieve high-quality sound in any auditorium.
"The film's distinctive feature was its unusual visual format, close to IMAX, with an aspect ratio of 1:1.43. This resulted in an abundance of long shots and deep perspectives, which directly influenced the sound design. The sound editing is filled with details that create depth and volume, creating a space that matches the visuals," Artur Khairullin noted in a commentary for Mosfilm.ru.
Almost all the dialogue in the film was taken directly from the set, as modern technology allows for efficient cleaning of the recording. Re-dubbing was used only in isolated instances, as dictated by the director, for example, to add lines or breathing. According to the sound director, the film doesn't feature a pronounced sound design, but there is a distinctive musicality woven into the background noises. This approach can be called "chamber sound design," as it actively shapes the rhythm, mood, and dynamics of the scenes.
Music is used minimally in the film. A composition, a blend of electronic music and violin, appears only a few times, serving as an emotional backdrop—a "pedal" that envelops the viewer and emphasizes the image of the family. Khairullin notes that the music is more like lingering ambient music than a classical theme.
The final sound design is being developed in close collaboration with supervisor Pavel Sitnikov, who, together with the director, previously identified key sound accents and defined semantic points. The re-recording team's task is to bring everything together and achieve a cohesive, expressive sound that will enhance the film's emotional impact on the audience.
The plot follows 14-year-old Sasha, who discovers his father is living a double life. In his new life, he has different friends and a new love, for whom he longs to put his past behind him. "Another World" is Nikolai Kovalenko's feature-length directorial debut. Filming took place in Moscow and the Moscow region in 2025. The project was produced with the support of the Russian Ministry of Culture, and the pitching took place in the fall of 2024.
Another World (Russia, 2026)
Genre: Melodrama Screenwriters: Kirill Pronin, Nikolay Kovalenko Director: Nikolay Kovalenko Director of Photography: Daniil Kononov Composer: Danil Prosolov Production Designer: Anastasia Yakovleva Costume Designer: Anna Braude Makeup Designer: Sofia Ivanova Editor: Sergey Smirnov Producers: Maxim Korolev, Olga Zhuravleva Starring: Nikita Konkin, Pyotr Fyodorov, Elena Nikolaeva Production: Alliance Film Company LLC
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