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Debut Film 'Idiotka' Satirizes Fashion, Premieres at SXSW

1/10/2026

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Filmmaker Nastasya Popov's debut feature, Idiotka, satirizes the fashion industry and reality television.
Anna Baryshnikov, an actress, stars as Margarita, living in a crowded West Hollywood home and seeking a reality show for fashion designers.
The cast also features Camila Mendes and Julia Fox.
Popov drew inspiration from Project Runway, blending drama with comedy.
Idiotka premiered at SXSW and is set for a theatrical release later this year.

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Story summary

Filmmaker Nastasya Popov's debut feature, Idiotka, satirizes the fashion industry and reality television.
Anna Baryshnikov, an actress, stars as Margarita, living in a crowded West Hollywood home and seeking a reality show for fashion designers.
The cast also features Camila Mendes and Julia Fox.
Popov drew inspiration from Project Runway, blending drama with comedy.
Idiotka premiered at SXSW and is set for a theatrical release later this year.