: The screenplay process took 2.5 years and involved interviewing many women to ensure the story's plausibility.
: Reviewers from IMDb noted that the film focuses on important themes like struggles with body image, social pressure, and personal growth. I Am Losing Weight (2018)
: Unlike many comedies, it focuses on the internal battle of "growing up" and finding self-worth independent of food or a partner. Aleksandra Bortich’s Performance : The screenplay process took 2
: Bortich gained over 20kg (about 44 lbs) specifically for the role, then lost it during a mid-production break to film her character's transformation. I Am Losing Weight (2018)
: In early 2018, it set records for the best first-day earnings for a Russian film and eventually reached the top ten in weekly world rankings.
The lead performance by Aleksandra Bortich is frequently cited as the film's strongest element.