Russian Ark (DVD, 2003)

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Directed by Aleksandr Sokurov, this Foreign Language film boasts stunning visuals and an unforgettable storyline that will leave you breathless.

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A visually hypnotizing cinematic feat, RUSSIAN ARK is Alexsandr Sokurov's spellbinding ode to St. Petersburg's State Hermitage Museum. Shot in one fluid take using High Definition video cameras, the photography floats and careens through the lavish corridors of the museum, examining its architectural details while following a dreamlike plot. A cast of 867 actors supply the action of the film, whether dancing the mazurka in a lively ballroom, performing a military salute, or watching a theater performance. The Marquis (Sergey Dreiden), an aged but limber European dressed in solid black, is the film's charismatic guide, leading the narrator--who is the unidentified voice behind the camera--through each doorway and into each gallery in a sweeping tour of the Hermitage. While the Marquis interacts with some of the guests, debating about Italian art with a couple of Russian scholars, delighting over rich paintings by Rubens and Van Dyck with an angelic blind woman, taking a lively brunette for a spin on the dance floor, others do not see him. Even the narrator suspects that the Marquis is a ghost, long dead and wandering the Hermitage in a quest to better understand history. Time periods, indicated by style of dress, fluctuate between the 1700s and the present. Famous Russian figures, such as Peter the Great, Nicholas I, and Catherine the Great appear and then disappear, with no explanation of their roles. Between the Marquis and the narrator, confusion reigns. They are spectators and trespassers in this mysterious space, trying to find their way.

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UPC0720917538228
eBay Product ID (ePID)3434072

Product Key Features

ActorSergey Dreiden, Maria Kuznetsova
RatingNR
Movie/TV TitleRussian Ark
DirectorAleksandr Sokurov
FormatDVD
Release Year2003
GenreForeign Language
Sub-GenreRussian

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion0
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureRussia
Leading RoleSergey Dreiden, Maria Kuznetsova
Film CountryRussia
Release Date20030909

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  • Beautiful film, shot in The Hermitage. ...

    Beautiful film, shot in The Hermitage. Film shot all in one take without editing. Camera follows the lead character through various rooms in the museum, where he encounters historical figures and views magnificent artwork.

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  • A must see film.

    Well, where to begin. There just aren't enough proper adjectives to describe this film. Sumptuous. Breathtaking. I don't care if your boyfriend hates subtitles. So get comfy on the couch, crack open that tub of Chocolate Haagen Daz and be magically transported to another time, another world.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • A film like no other. The entire film taken in one shot.

    An awesome, singular movie, beautifully executed.

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  • A trip to the Palace

    yes to the entertainment and characters but at times also boring.......I think a limited audience that enjoys this .

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  • What a great way to visit the St. Petersburg's State Hermitage Museum!

    What a great way to visit the St. Petersburg's State Hermitage Museum!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Very interesting

    Great edition

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Did not finish this move

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Dvd

    Wasn’t very good

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned