Chagall — Malevich (Russian: Шагал — Малевич) is a 2014 Russian biographical drama film directed by Alexander Mitta about the Vitebsk period in the life of the artist Marc Chagall and his relationship with fellow artist Kazimir Malevich.

[2] The film focuses on Marc Chagall's early years in Soviet Russia, specifically during his time in Vitebsk, where he takes the first significant steps in his artistic career.

Their initial friendship gradually evolves into creative rivalry, which eventually escalates into intense animosity.

Chagall's vision of artistic harmony faces resistance not only from the political environment and social unrest of the time but also from personal betrayals.

Meanwhile, Malevich’s growing estrangement and the intensifying tensions between the two artists reflect the broader turmoil of the period.