Cast
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Fyodor Bondarchuk
as Baron Kurdyuk (voice)
Elizaveta Boyarskaya
as Baba Yaga (voice)
Sergey Makovetskiy
as Knyaz Kievskiy (voice)
Oleg Kulikovich
as Alyosha Popovich / Zmey Gorynych (voice)
Liya Medvedeva
as Lyubava (voice)
Natalya Danilova
as (voice)
Valeri Solovyev
as
Dmitry Vysotsky
as
Mariya Tsvetkova-Ovsyannikova
as
Elena Shulman
as
Liya Medvedeva
as
Natalya Danilova
as
Mikhail Chernyak
as
Anatoli Petrov
as
Konstantin Bronzit
as Hares (voice)
Crew
Director
- Konstantin Feoktistov
Writer
- Alexandr Boyarsky
Producer
- Sergey Glezin
- Alexandr Boyarsky
- Sergei Selyanov
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
Three Heroes on Distant Shores represents a fascinating example of Animation/Comedy 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 Konstantin Feoktistov 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 2012, 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 Three Heroes on Distant Shores took approximately 15 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 65 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 113 minutes long.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 7 weeks before filming began.
- The film contains approximately 870 individual shots.
Historical Context
- In 2012, when this film is released:
- Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
- Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: December 27, 2012
- Runtime: 1h 5m
- Revenue: $33,674,759