About this submission

‘Zai’ is a Russian term of endearment, roughly translating to ‘bun’.

In New York City, a young Russian mother and daughter prepare for a ballet recital. Through the variable and at times, gauche relationship of a young mother and daughter, we explore the aesthetics and dynamics of femininity and motherhood.

Razzi Schlosser

Creator

Hi, I'm Razzi :) I'm writer and filmmaker based in New York City. You can find my writing on Document Journal where I examine cinema, fashion, and conceptual art in contemporary culture. With film, I love to explore the intersection of aesthetics and identity in nuanced interpersonal relationships. I'm currently working on writing a feature film about growing up in a remote ski town.