Russian Ark

Russian master Alexander Sokurov has tapped into the very flow of history itself for this flabbergasting film. Thanks to the miracles of digital video, Sokurov (and cinematographer Tilman Buttner) uses a single, unbroken, 90-minute shot to wind his way through the Hermitage in St. Petersburg--the repository of Russian art and the former home to royalty. Gliding through time, we glimpse Catherine II, modern-day museumgoers, and the doomed family of Nicholas II. History collapses on itself, as the opulence of the past and the horrors of the 20th century collide, and each door that opens onto yet another breathtaking gallery is another century to be heard from. The movie climaxes with a grand ball and thousands of extras, prompting thoughts of just how crazy Sokurov had to be to try a technical challenge like this--and how far a distance we've traveled, both physically and spiritually, since the movie began.

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s963 (2009-01-03)

one of best movie of last 10 years. well done johnny312..

redclothz1 (2009-05-13)

thanks for the upload,
bet girlfriend will now leave me alone in peace!

redclothz1 (2009-05-14)

audio 8/10
vid 7/10

bongowolf (2009-08-17)

DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THIS HAS ENGLISH SUBS? PLEASE COMMENT!
IT WOULD BE NICE TO KNOW BEFORE DOING A LONG DOWNLOAD.
IF YOU'VE DOWNLOADED THIS - PLEASE PLEASE LET US KNOW IF IT COMES WITH ENG SUBS!
MANY THANKS!!