Petersburgthe repository of russian art and the former home to. But alexander sokurov s russian ark has every right to the claim. D a y s w a n t s y o u r r a n t s a n d r a v e s, in 2 5 0 w o r d s o r fe w e r. The prolific russian director aleksandr sokurov has composed a cinematic love letter to the hermitage museum in st petersburg, the ark in which russias elite cultural identity has been.
In russian ark, an unnamed narrator wanders through the winter palace in saint petersburg, and implies that he died in some horrible accident and is a ghost drifting through the palace. L e t t e r s m u s t r e s p o n d to c o n t e n t in. S e v e n d a y s w a n ts y o u r ra n ts a n d ra ve s, in 2 5 0 w o r d s o r fe w e r. In europe, europe is everywhere, says aleksandr sokurov early in francofonia. International scifi at the film society of lincoln center genre is the great friend of political allegory, particularly inside authoritarian states. Alexander sokurovs film russian ark is one of the most beautifully made films of the 21st century. Alexander sokurov s russian ark is an amazing accomplishment, and clearly made with passion, but while the film is sure to be hailed as a masterpiece by some, its narrative conceit isnt nearly as interesting as the technical feat of its creation. Alexander sokurovs russian ark is an amazing accomplishment, and clearly made with passion, but while the film is sure to be hailed as a masterpiece by some, its narrative conceit isnt nearly as interesting as the technical feat of its creation. Aleksandr sokurov by lucas neves and violet lucca on august 15, 2014 aleksandr sokurovs days of eclipse screens august 22 in strange lands. Russian master alexander sokurov has tapped into the very flow of history itself for this flabbergasting film. Jun 04, 2003 sevendays i june 0411, 2003 i letters 0 5 a. While chinese film of the late nineties and aughts preferred historical costume dramas to comment on the corruption that accompanied neoconfucianism, many artists in. The result is a unique and intelligent film with sporadic moments of transcendent beauty that fails to create a strong emotional connection with its.
Alexander sokurovs spellbinding masterpiece russian ark is a multiaward winning film consisting of one unbroken camera shot that moves through st. Russian ark is not the richly human thing that sokurovs mother and son 1997 is, but in many ways its more intriguing. Not only is russian ark the longest shot in film history, it is also the first feature film ever created in a. After the sumptuous russian ark, director aleksandr sokurov. International scifi at the film society of lincoln center. He renders it visually in francofonias most ambitiously staged. Jan 12, 2020 aleksandr sokurov pozyvnye r1nn aka prefisso r1nn aka calls r1nn 1975 july 24, 2018 19711980, aleksandr sokurov, documentary, short film, ussr leave a comment 986 views plot source imdb. Nov 14, 20 siberiaborn director alexander sokurov is best known in the west for 2002 s russian ark, a cinematic waltz through the hermitage museum that also functions as a primer on russian history. Alexander sokurov the russian auteur and his faustian pact. This website represents an attempt to gather and make available information on the creative work of an outstanding russian cinema director, whose name is associated with the search for a new language in cinema art. A web guide to the history found in russian ark, a film by. What made sokurov s triumph in venice register all the more strongly was that it came at a time when governments across.
Full text of sight and sound may 2012 internet archive. Thirdly, it is a wistful apologia for the tsarist regime. It s a 96minute film shot in one take and, almost as amazingly, it seems impossibly effortless. For instance, there are the appearances of famous personages by way of saintjust, emily bronte and others in jeanluc godards satiricalapocalyptic weekend 1967.
See more ideas about movies, movies worth watching and good movies. With jens meurer, tilman buttner, ron holloway, sergey dreyden. We are pleased to welcome you to the website of alexander sokurov. Interview with alexander sokurov, alexandra tuchinskaya, the island of sokurov. Aleksandr sokurov pozyvnye r1nn aka prefisso r1nn aka calls r1nn 1975 july 24, 2018 19711980, aleksandr sokurov, documentary, short film, ussr leave a comment 986 views plot source imdb. Apr 03, 2003 the prolific russian director aleksandr sokurov has composed a cinematic love letter to the hermitage museum in st petersburg, the ark in which russia s elite cultural identity has been.
One of the most important directors in both russian and world cinema, alexander sokurov is considered by many to be the spiritual heir of the great andrei tarkovsky. Sokurov who has enjoyed a long creative relationship with tarkovsky has discounted such comparisons, but certain similarities between their works remain indelible. Sokurovs russian ark russkii kovcheg, 2002 is a 96minutelong tracking shot filmed with a steadicam held by the director of photography tilman buettner, whose excellent camerawork could be seen in run lola run lola rennt, tom tykwer, 1997. The camera follows minutely choreographed movements along a 1. What made sokurovs triumph in venice register all the more strongly was that it came at a. Secondly, it is a technical exercise in so far as it is a film made up of one continuous 96 minute long take.
In one breath the making of russian ark biblioklept. Alexander sokurov biography, movie highlights and photos. After the sumptuous russian ark, director aleksandr sokurov turns his gaze on the louvre by paul byrnes updated october 5, 2016 6. Aleksandr sokurovs days of eclipse screens august 22 in strange lands. His most significant works include a feature film, russian ark 2002, filmed in a single unedited shot, and faust 2011, which was honoured with the golden lion, the highest prize for the best film at the venice film festival. These are all fleeting impressions, which one gathers like flint to a brush while watching the controversial masterpiece, father and son, by the renown russian auteur alexander sokurov. In one breath is a documentary about the making of aleksandr sokurovs 2002 film russian ark, one of the dreamiest, most sublime movies ive ever experienced. Making of russian ark 2002, with on camera personal views by members of.
As much as one might want to rib this tautologywhich sounds better in russian than it reads it englishit makes a point. Francofonia, the great okay, greatest living russian auteur alexander sokurovs most recent film, is a study in fragile beauty and recurring. Russian master alexander sokurov has tapped into the very flow of history itself for the flabbergasting russian ark. The lengthy siege of leningrad during world war ii cost a million civilian lives. Russian arks aleksandr sokurov invades the louvre in.
The internet provides many websites in english for those who want to know more about the logistics behind the film s unique feat of cinematography, but very little specifically about the history and culture behind the film. Alexander sokurov the russian auteur and his faustian pact with putin. In sokurovs eurocentric pointofview, the continent represents historical and cultural continuity, often unresolved. Russian ark is a 2002 historical drama film directed by alexander sokurov. Nov 25, 2011 alexander sokurov the russian auteur and his faustian pact with putin. The result is a unique and intelligent film with sporadic moments of transcendent beauty that. Thanks to the miracles of digital video, sokurov and cinematographer tilman buttner uses a single, unbroken, 90minute shot to wind his way through the hermitage in st petersburgthe repository of russian art and the former. The internet provides many websites in english for those who want to know more about the logistics behind the films unique feat of cinematography, but very little. The entirety of russian ark unfolds in one continuous take, with not a single cut in its 99 minutes even though there are ballroom dance scenes and orchestras and other massive set pieces.
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Russian ark 2002 nostalgia is always beautiful tyranny. Jul 01, 2010 theres a russian film, feature film, russian ark, aleksandr sokurov. Alexander sokurovs search for spiritual identity in. Thanks to the miracles of digital video, sokurov and cinematographer tilman buttner uses a single, unbroken, 90minute shot to wind his way through the hermitage in st. Its a 96minute film shot in one take and, almost as amazingly, it seems impossibly effortless. Alexander sokurov the russian auteur and his faustian. Alexander sokurovs search for spiritual identity in father. Oct 05, 2016 after the sumptuous russian ark, director aleksandr sokurov turns his gaze on the louvre by paul byrnes updated october 5, 2016 6. But alexander sokurovs russian ark has every right to the claim. Thats not a very convincing argument of course, but i think that the best way to see this gorgeous film is with no preconceptions, with as little information as possiblenot. Il documentario e formato da 15 episodi che hanno una durata di unora luno con una lunghezza complessiva di oltre 900 minuti. After the sumptuous russian ark, director aleksandr. In one breath alexander sokurovs russian ark making of.