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Cast & Crew

Aleksandr Sokurov
As The Time Traveller (voice / uncredited)
Valentin Bukin
As Military Official
Sergey Dreyden
As The Stranger (The Marquis de Custine)
Aleksey Barabash
As Second Cavalier

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Experience the lavish and turbulent history of Russia's Winter Palace in a single, uninterrupted take. Transported to the early 19th century, a mysterious narrator joins a cynical French diplomat on a journey through time, witnessing extravagant balls, royal audiences, and intimate family moments. As they navigate 35 rooms and salons, they encounter iconic figures like Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, and Nicholas II. A grand ball and a poignant farewell mark the end of an era, but the narrator's journey continues, contemplating the contrasts between Russia's past and present. Shot in a single 97-minute take, 'Russian Ark' is a breathtaking and immersive cinematic experience.

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