Cast
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Leonid Barats
as Лёша
Rostislav Khait
as Слава
Aleksandr Demidov
as трансвестит Гена Захаров
Kamil Larin
as
Nonna Grishaeva
as Света
Vadim Samoylov
as Вадим
Gleb Samoylov
as Глеб
Igor Zolotovitsky
as
Artem Smola
as
Kateryna Kuznetsova
as
Grigoriy Dantsiger
as
Dmitriy Dibrov
as
Valdis Pelšs
as
Anvar Libabov
as
Eva Baratc
as
Crew
Director
- Dmitriy Dyachenko
Writer
- Rostislav Khait
- Leonid Barats
- Sergey Petreykov
Producer
- Leonid Barats
- Rostislav Khait
- Sergey Petreykov
- Dmitriy Dyachenko
- Alexandr Rubtsov
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
Faster Than Rabbits represents a fascinating example of 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 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 2014, 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 Faster Than Rabbits took approximately 3 months from pre-production to final cut.
- With a budget of $3.0 million, the film proved to be a financial success, earning back its investment and more.
- The final cut of the film runs for 99 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 139 minutes long.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 4 weeks before filming began.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- The film contains approximately 1540 individual shots.
Historical Context
- In 2014, when this film is released:
- Smartphones and social media had transformed daily life and communication.
- Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
While Faster Than Rabbits shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike Aliens in the Attic, which focuses more on action than character development, Faster Than Rabbits subverts genre expectations by exploring its themes with greater nuance.
While films like Loucas pra Casar and Walk of Fame explore similar territory, Faster Than Rabbits stands apart through its deeper exploration of its central themes and more complex characterization.
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: January 1, 2014
- Runtime: 1h 39m
- Budget: $3,000,000
- Revenue: $5,279,982
