Cast
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Elena Lyadova
as Лариса (подруга Веры)
Alexander Petrov
as Рома
Yuriy Stoyanov
as поэт Аркадий Зерцалов
Zoya Buryak
as мать Ромы
Valeriy Kukhareshin
as Борис Кораблёв (друг Зерцалова)
Darya Moroz
as Вера Турицына (мама Мишки и Насти)
Aleksandr Lykov
as отец Юли
Ivan Krasko
as дед Юли
Filipp Kirkorov
as камео
Olesya Zheleznyak
as Соня Парамонова
Kseniya Rappoport
as секретарша Маша
Anna Parmas
as писательница Лидия Вячеславовна
Sergey Burunov
as композитор Басов
Sergey Makovetskiy
as Павел Евгеньевич Грушевский (министр культуры)
Dana Abyzova
as Юля
Crew
Director
- Aleksandr Kott
- Vladimir Kott
- Alexandr Karpilovsky
- Boris Khlebnikov
Writer
- Yuliya Kolesnik
- Alexandr Rusakov
- Pyotr Todorovsky Jr.
- Aleksandr Kott
- Yaroslav Chevazhevsky
- Anastasiya Palchikova
Producer
- Aleksandr Tsekalo
- Aleksandr Kott
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, The Day Before 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 Aleksandr Kott 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 2016, 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 Day Before took approximately 10 months from pre-production to final cut.
- With a budget of $1.4 million, the film represented a significant investment in bringing this story to the screen.
- The final cut of the film runs for 88 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 138 minutes long.
- The film contains approximately 869 individual shots.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 6 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 2016, when this film is released:
- Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
- Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
While The Day Before shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike Astronaut, which takes a more conventional approach to its subject matter, The Day Before subverts genre expectations by exploring its themes with greater nuance.
While films like Futureshock: Comet and Undead explore similar territory, The Day Before stands apart through its deeper exploration of its central themes and more complex characterization.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its thoughtful balance of entertainment value and thematic depth, making it a valuable addition to its genre.
Details
- Release Date: January 15, 2016
- Runtime: 1h 28m
- Budget: $1,354,809
