Mournful Unconcern
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Directed by | Alexander Sokurov |
Written by | Yuri Arabov |
Starring | Ramaz Chkhikvadze Alla Osipenko Tatyana Yegorova Vadim Zhuk Vladimir Dmitriev |
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Distributed by | Lenfilm |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
Country | Soviet Union |
Language | Russian |
Mournful Unconcern (Russian: Скорбное бесчувствие, translit. Skorbnoye beschuvstviye) is the third produced film by Alexander Sokurov, completed in 1983, but the fourth released one, as it was banned by Soviet authorities until perestroika in 1987. The film, set during World War I, is inspired by Bernard Shaw's play Heartbreak House. Professional actors (Zamansky, Osipenko, Sokolova and others) were used alongside amateur actors, like in most early Sokurov films, and many of the trademarks of his cinematographic style were already apparent.
Plot[]
Family and friends gather in a decadent house to party. Despite their delusive distinction a raw passion for sex and violence comes to light.
Background[]
The film sparked controversy and was halted by the Soviet film authorities by cutting state subsidy for the film's budget during the production process, so it took time to find money and complete the film. It was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 37th Berlin International Film Festival in 1987.[1]
Cast[]
- Ramaz Chkhikvadze as Captain Shotover
- Alla Osipenko as Ariadna
- as Nanny Guinness
- Tatyana Yegorova as Gessiona
- Vladimir Zamansky as Madzini
- as Ellie (uncredited)
- as Hector (uncredited)
References[]
- ^ "Berlinale: 1987 Prize Winners". berlinale.de. Retrieved 2011-03-01.
External links[]
- 1987 films
- Russian-language films
- 1987 drama films
- Soviet films based on plays
- Films directed by Alexander Sokurov
- Lenfilm films
- Soviet films
- Soviet drama films
- 1980s Soviet film stubs
- 1980s drama film stubs