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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: Russian ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Two men and a woman happen to meet in a bar. We learn from their conversations both the intriguing and banal details of their lives... ...4 (Four) ( Chetyre ) ( Four )
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This is a powerful film, which I take to be an allegory for the pain of modernisation and change. There are many themes and layers of symbolism throughout this film, one could spend hours trying to figure out what, if anything, each means. Rather it is in its entirity where the film makes sense, capturing the lives of two or three generations of Soviet citizens brought up knowing only collectivism and communism being dumped into the new capitalist economy, some surviving better than others. Those that do prosper live a life of lies. The feeling of a loss of direction and the loss of purpose in life is almost palpable.
Visually the film is stunning and the soundtrack complements the images perfectly. It was one of those films that you just cannot stop thinking about for days after. The pace of the film is slow but inconsistent, never quite allowing the viewer to settle. There is hope and humanity in the film too.
Be warned, this is really not a film to watch if your taste is for mainstream Holywood style movies.
Visually the film is stunning and the soundtrack complements the images perfectly. It was one of those films that you just cannot stop thinking about for days after. The pace of the film is slow but inconsistent, never quite allowing the viewer to settle. There is hope and humanity in the film too.
Be warned, this is really not a film to watch if your taste is for mainstream Holywood style movies.
6 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Hi,
I know this is unhelpful, but what was that film about?
Cloning, booze, chewies and round piglets?
The photography was simply stunning and - excuse me - I've never seen so dilapidated and desolate countryside and city as those captured in the film.
The story is divided into four parts. One is the life of the prostitute Marina, two is the meeting they three people plus the barman have, three is the meat salesman and four is the piano tuner. Marina's story is the most interesting, because she ventures into the countryside to a remote village for a funeral and the chaos ensues.
The countryside shots are similar to those used in the Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford but the close-ups of the people in the village are really dynamic and are brilliantly presented.
I was totally blown away but I couldn't tell you what the film was about. It's subtitled by the way.
I found some bits in it to be really funny - bits that were meant to be funny - and beautiful and disgusting at the same time.
buy buy buy
I know this is unhelpful, but what was that film about?
Cloning, booze, chewies and round piglets?
The photography was simply stunning and - excuse me - I've never seen so dilapidated and desolate countryside and city as those captured in the film.
The story is divided into four parts. One is the life of the prostitute Marina, two is the meeting they three people plus the barman have, three is the meat salesman and four is the piano tuner. Marina's story is the most interesting, because she ventures into the countryside to a remote village for a funeral and the chaos ensues.
The countryside shots are similar to those used in the Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford but the close-ups of the people in the village are really dynamic and are brilliantly presented.
I was totally blown away but I couldn't tell you what the film was about. It's subtitled by the way.
I found some bits in it to be really funny - bits that were meant to be funny - and beautiful and disgusting at the same time.
buy buy buy
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
An extremely odd film, disturbing in many aspects too.
It's not for everyone, that's for sure. Without a true understanding of Russian cinema or a passion for strange Russian cocktails of emotions, twists and folklore, I think one would find it difficult to enjoy this film.
For those who dare, watching this film could be quite rewarding. For those who want a light bit of entertainment, I'd recommend looking elsewhere.
It's not for everyone, that's for sure. Without a true understanding of Russian cinema or a passion for strange Russian cocktails of emotions, twists and folklore, I think one would find it difficult to enjoy this film.
For those who dare, watching this film could be quite rewarding. For those who want a light bit of entertainment, I'd recommend looking elsewhere.
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