Cast
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Kirill Zaytsev
as Finist
Yulia Peresild
as Molodaya Baba Yaga
Sergey Lavygin
as Melekha
Fyodor Dobronravov
as Anarif
Kristina Stroiteleva
as Zlata
Elena Yakovleva
as Baba Yaga
Fedor Gamaleya
as Pogonshchik
Pavel Priluchnyy
as Dzhamal
Maxim Kostromykin
as Krestyanin
Sofya Zaika
as Krestyanka
Sergey Marukhin
as Polnyy bogatyr
Artyom Gaidukov
as Ryzhiy bogatyr
Nariman Utakaev
as Dzhin
Ivan Baterev
as Bogatyr
Petr Yandane
as Gorozhanin
Crew
Director
- Dmitriy Dyachenko
Writer
- Anatoly Molchanov
- Vitaly Shlyappo
- Vyacheslav Zub
- Vasily Kutsenko
Producer
- Mikhail Tkachenko
- Sergey Maevskiy
- Eduard Iloyan
- Anton Zlatopolskiy
- Vitaly Shlyappo
- Denis Zhalinsky
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
Finist. The First Warrior represents a fascinating example of Adventure/Family/Fantasy 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 Dmitriy Dyachenko 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 2024, 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 Finist. The First Warrior took approximately 32 months from pre-production to final cut.
- With a budget of $10.8 million, the film represented a significant investment in bringing this story to the screen.
- The final cut of the film runs for 121 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 154 minutes long.
- The musical score contains over 35 unique compositions.
- The costume department created over 233 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The film contains approximately 2187 individual shots.
Historical Context
- In 2024, when this film is released:
- Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
- The COVID-19 pandemic transformed global health, economics, and social interaction.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: December 29, 2024
- Runtime: 2h 1m
- Budget: $10,800,000