Russian Ark
"2000 cast members, 3 orchestras, 33 rooms, 300 years, ALL IN ONE TAKE"
Originally released in 2002. Russian Ark is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Aleksandr Sokurov.
Starring Sergey Dreyden, Mariya Kuznetsova, and Leonid Mozgovoy
Synopsis
A ghost and a French marquis wander through the Winter Palace in St Petersburg, encountering scenes from many different periods of its history.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 22, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (493 votes)
Box Office
$6.7M
Worldwide gross
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Sergey Dreyden
as The Stranger (The Marquis de Custine)
Mariya Kuznetsova
as Catherine The Great
Leonid Mozgovoy
as The Spy
Mikhail Piotrovsky
as Self (Hermitage Director)
Edisher (Davit) Giorgobiani
as Orbeli
Aleksandr Chaban
as Boris Piotrovsky
Lev Eliseev
as Self
Oleg Khmelnitsky
as Self
Alla Osipenko
as Self
Artyom Strelnikov
as Talented Boy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
- Revenue
- $6,723,732
Production Companies
- The State Hermitage Museum
- The Hermitage Bridge Studio
- Egoli Tossell Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russian Ark about?
A ghost and a French marquis wander through the Winter Palace in St Petersburg, encountering scenes from many different periods of its history.
Who directed Russian Ark?
Russian Ark was directed by Aleksandr Sokurov.
How long is Russian Ark?
Russian Ark has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Russian Ark released?
Russian Ark was released on May 22, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Russian Ark?
The main cast of Russian Ark includes Sergey Dreyden, Mariya Kuznetsova, Leonid Mozgovoy, Mikhail Piotrovsky, Edisher (Davit) Giorgobiani.
Is Russian Ark worth watching?
Russian Ark has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 493 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.