Piter
Originally released in 2004. Piter is a documentary film. directed by Jessica Gorter. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Brother and sister Gorter made a variegated portrait of Piter, or St. Petersburg, through seven of its inhabitants. Poles apart in age, affluence and personality, their lives cross paths now and then. Elderly people like the 87-year-old Jelena Jakovlevna still live in the past; her apartment has furniture from before the communist revolution and still has a portrait of Stalin on the wall. To a young and successful publicity agent, the names Lenin and Stalin do not mean a whole lot anymore. A former party bigwig is now a thriving capitalist; an ex-journalist who thought the Brezhnev era would never end is on the breadline nowadays. The film, featuring Frank Gorter's striking music, meanwhile also shows life in the streets of St. Petersburg and the diverse interiors of the houses and workplaces of the seven Piter men and women.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
8.5/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Filimon Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piter about?
Brother and sister Gorter made a variegated portrait of Piter, or St. Petersburg, through seven of its inhabitants. Poles apart in age, affluence and personality, their lives cross paths now and th...
Who directed Piter?
Piter was directed by Jessica Gorter.
How long is Piter?
Piter has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Piter released?
Piter was released on September 9, 2004 in theaters.