Bezhin Meadow: Sequences from an Unfinished Film is a controversial drama about a lost film that explores themes of oppression, revolution, and propaganda. The story follows a group of individuals, including a worker, a prisoner, and a peasant, as they navigate the challenges of Russian revolution. The film also delves into the relationships between father and son, and the clash between traditional and modern ideologies. The controversy surrounding the film arises from its anti-clericalism and homoerotic undertones. It features scenes depicting a homoerotic fight, an arsonist, a death of a mother, and a politically incorrect portrayal of the church.