Cast
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Oleg Gaas
as Illya Fedorov
Dmitry Vlaskin
as Sergey Fedorov
Margarita Abroskina
as Oktyabrina
Oleg Chugunov
as Oleg
Vladimir Sychev
as Vasya
Fyodor Dobronravov
as Old Man
Alexandr Kovtunets
as Valera
Roman Kurtsyn
as Police Guy
Uliana Donskova
as Zarina
Olesya Zheleznyak
as The Grandma
Igor Sklyar
as Sergey in 2023
Ivan Okhlobystin
as The MC
Gosha Kutsenko
as The Manager
Mikhail Bashkatov
as Bashka
Aleksey Dmitriev
as Bodyguard
Crew
Director
- Alexandr Kovtunets
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a science fiction narrative, To Be explores potential technological and societal futures, raising important questions about humanity's place in the universe and our evolutionary trajectory. The film stands apart from other sci-fi works by presenting a vision that is both thought-provoking and visually distinctive.
Director Alexandr Kovtunets 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 2023, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of To Be took approximately 31 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 114 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 148 minutes long.
- The musical score contains over 45 unique compositions.
- The film contains approximately 1378 individual shots.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
Historical Context
- In 2023, when this film is released:
- Climate change mitigation had become a central policy concern internationally.
- Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: February 9, 2023
- Runtime: 1h 54m