Cast
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Mariya Aronova
as Mariya Bochkareva
Mariya Kozhevnikova
as Tatishcheva
Irina Rakhmanova
as Froska
Marat Basharov
as Aleksandr Kerenskiy
Evgeniy Dyatlov
as Tseplyaev, ofitser shtaba
Mariya Antonova
as Evdokiya Kolokolchikova
Dmitriy Shevchenko
as Pyotr Polovtsev
Artur Vakha
as Soldat-bolshevik
Evgeniya Natanova
as Rivka
Mats Reinhardt
as Yosef Zepp
Kirill Poluhin
as Soldier Zobov
Elizaveta Tolubeeva
as Katya
Yanina Malinchik
as Dusya
Valeriya Shkirando
as Vera Neklyudova
Vladimir Zaytsev
as Brusilov
Crew
Director
- Dmitry Meskhiev
Writer
- Igor Ugolnikov
- Evgeny Ayzikovich
Producer
- Dmitry Rudovsky
- Igor Ugolnikov
- Fyodor Bondarchuk
- Paul Heth
- Michael Schlicht
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, The Battalion examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Dmitry Meskhiev 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 character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2015, 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 The Battalion took approximately 18 months from pre-production to final cut.
- With a budget of $10.0 million, the film represented a significant investment in bringing this story to the screen.
- The final cut of the film runs for 120 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 178 minutes long.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 6 months to complete.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- The screenplay went through 7 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 2015, when this film is released:
- Smartphones and social media had transformed daily life and communication.
- 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: February 20, 2015
- Runtime: 2h
- Budget: $10,000,000
- Revenue: $7,547,762