Cast
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Ara Babadzhanyan
as Artak
Natalya Bespalova
as Valya
Armen Dzhigarkhanyan
as Serob
Murad Kostanyan
as Murad
Verjaluys Mirijanyan
as Arusyak
Yervand Manaryan
as Yervand
Inna Makarova
as Natalia
Stanislav Chekan
as Ivan
Yuri Medvedev
as Nikolay
Ashot Nersisyan
as Azat
Larisa Kronberg
as Марфа учительница
Crew
Director
- Nerses Hovhannisyan
Writer
- Zhora Arutyunyan
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
A Bride from the North represents a fascinating example of Comedy/Romance cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.
Director Nerses Hovhannisyan brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1975, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of A Bride from the North took approximately 17 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 75 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 126 minutes long.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 10 months to complete.
- The costume department created over 344 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The musical score contains over 67 unique compositions.
Historical Context
- In 1975, when this film was released:
- Disco music dominated popular culture.
- Environmental awareness was growing as a social concern.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
While A Bride from the North shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike Love letter, which focuses more on action than character development, A Bride from the North subverts genre expectations by exploring its themes with greater nuance.
While films like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and The Poor Mouth explore similar territory, A Bride from the North stands apart through its distinctive directorial vision and pacing.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its bold artistic choices and willingness to challenge viewer expectations, making it a valuable addition to its genre.
Details
- Release Date: November 19, 1975
- Runtime: 1h 15m
