Russian Ark
Mike:
The Russian Ark by renown Russian director Alexander Sokurov was produced in 2002, but I've seen it just a few days ago. The whole film is staged in the Hermitage and shows its great halls and arts treasures in their full grandeur. There is no story as such, just a series of scenes: a great court ball, a reception of Persian prince by Nicolas I, a family tea-party of Nicolas II, and more. The costumes are splendid, although not always historically precise (e.g., the dancing officers wear their parade uniforms - instead of special ball uniforms, other cavaliers brandish long trousers - instead of culottes, and so forth). Minor faults actually.
Even on me, intimately acquainted with the Hermitage and other parts of the Winter Palace complex, this Russian-German co-production has made a formidable impression.
Lisa:
Dear Mike,I agree with you! ;)
The Russia Ark is not an historical movie.In my opinion,it's like the Hermitage's memories,like a dream...Yes, there are minors faults,in particular in the final scene,but I think it's a "mixture" of all the eras with theirs heroes,historical personnalities.
This is a very fanciful movie,an art work and not a documentary movie!
Sunny:
Have just watched RA for the third time. Found it helpful to watch the "making of" section first, as there were a few scenes that required explanation. I really enjoyed it's dream like quality, the voice of Sokurov off camera, and OTMA running through the hall. All and all a feast for the eyes, and imagination.
Sunny
Lisa:
Yes it's my opinion too.I think this film is for the people who love the Russian culture or the film-lovers.It's a movie quite elitist,not a "popular" one...
DeAnochka:
I rented Russian Ark from the library a couple of weeks ago. I thought the film was fabulous! I found myself watching it every single day, sometimes twice a day, over the course of a week. It seems like certain films can help me concentrate better on something. If I had Russian Ark on while I was doing homework or something, I would be able to do it faster. Odd isn't it? I just really loved everything about the film, and I adore the Russian language. It really was a treat! I recommend it to anyone interested in Russian history. Well, that's pretty much everyone on this board! :)
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