Mathilde
"Love That Changed An Empire"
Originally released in 2017. Mathilde is a history/drama film. directed by Alexey Uchitel. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Michalina Olszańska, Lars Eidinger, and Luise Wolfram
Synopsis
It portrays the memories of Matilda Kshesinskaya and her love affair with the last Tsar of Russia, Nicholas II. Matilda, a Polish-born ballerina from the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, had a brief and intense romance with Nicholas between 1892 and 1894, before Nicholas married Alexandra Feodorovna and was crowned Tsar after his father's death. It also explores their relationship, facing societal pressures and interference from Nicholas's mother, Empress Maria Feodorovna, as well as Matilda's involvement with other members of the imperial family, the Romanovs, such as Grand Duke Sergei Mikhailovich and Grand Duke Andrei Vladimirovich.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 25, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (78 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Russia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michalina Olszańska
as Matilda Kschessinska
Lars Eidinger
as Nicolas II
Luise Wolfram
as Alexandra Feodorovna
Danila Kozlovsky
as Vorontsov
Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė
as Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar of Denmark)
Sergey Garmash
as Alexandre III
Evgeny Mironov
as Ivan Karlovich
Grigoriy Dobrygin
as Grand Duke Andrei Vladimirovich of Russia
Galina Tyunina
as Maria Pavlovna, wife of prince Vladimir
Vitaliy Kovalenko
as Vladimir Aleksandrovich, great Duke
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
- Budget
- $25,000,000
Production Companies
- TPO Rok
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mathilde about?
It portrays the memories of Matilda Kshesinskaya and her love affair with the last Tsar of Russia, Nicholas II. Matilda, a Polish-born ballerina from the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, had a ...
Who directed Mathilde?
Mathilde was directed by Alexey Uchitel.
How long is Mathilde?
Mathilde has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was Mathilde released?
Mathilde was released on October 25, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mathilde?
The main cast of Mathilde includes Michalina Olszańska, Lars Eidinger, Luise Wolfram, Danila Kozlovsky, Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė.