Cast
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Sergey Makovetskiy
as отец Александр Ионин
Nina Usatova
as матушка Алевтина
Kirill Pletnev
as Алексей Луготинцев
Yuriy Tsurilo
as Митрополит Сергий
Viktoriya Romanenko
as Маша
Gennadiy Garbuk
as Николай Торопцев
Igor Sigov
as немецкий солдат
Aleksandr Zavyalov
as Розанов
Anatoliy Lobotskiy
as Фрайгаузен
Elizaveta Arzamasova
as Ева
Aleksandr Doronin
as отец Георгий Бенигсен
Kirill Poluhin
as
Alexandr Zlatopolsky
as
Innokentiy Sichkar
as Tabak
Crew
Director
- Vladimir Khotinenko
Producer
- Vera Malysheva
- Natalia Gostyushina
- Sergey Kravets
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, The Priest 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 Vladimir Khotinenko 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 2009, 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 Priest took approximately 35 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 129 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 153 minutes long.
- The screenplay went through 10 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The musical score contains over 79 unique compositions.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
Historical Context
- In 2009, when this film is released:
- Social media platforms were beginning to transform communication.
- The September 11 attacks changed global security and politics.
- Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: April 4, 2009
- Runtime: 2h 9m
- Revenue: $1,708,837