The Russian Ark
directed by: Alexander Sokurov, year: 2002
actors: Sergei Dontsov, Maria Kuznetsova, Leonid Mozgovoy
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Description:
The Russian Ark is a groundbreaking film directed by Alexander Sokurov, notable for being filmed in a single continuous take. Set in the Winter Palace of the Russian State Hermitage Museum, the film is a historical journey through 300 years of Russian history. It is narrated by an unseen narrator who interacts with historical figures and a mysterious European diplomat. The seamless, dreamlike narrative showcases opulent sets and costumes, celebrating Russian art and culture.
Keywords:
Russian, Drama, Experimental, Historical, Fantasy, Single Take
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