Cast
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Sergey Koryagin
as
Dmitry Troitsky
as
Aleksandr Dulerayn
as
Gleb Aleynikov
as
Nina Ruslanova
as
Sergey Chonishvili
as
Andrey Silvestrov
as
Boris Yukhananov
as
Olga Stolpovskaya
as
Konstantin Vitavskiy
as
Anatoliy Kirillov
as
Yuri Kharikov
as
Aleksandra Brazgovka
as
Daria-Elena Dashunina
as
Andrey Emelyanov
as
Crew
Director
- Aleksandr Dulerayn
- Sergey Koryagin
Writer
- Aleksandr Dulerayn
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a science fiction narrative, Ivan the Fool explores potential technological and societal futures, raising important questions about humanity's place in the universe and our evolutionary trajectory. The film stands apart from other sci-fi works by presenting a vision that is both thought-provoking and visually distinctive.
Director Aleksandr Dulerayn 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 2002, 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 Ivan the Fool took approximately 25 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 97 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 133 minutes long.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- The film contains approximately 2218 individual shots.
- The screenplay went through 13 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 2002, when this film is released:
- The September 11 attacks changed global security and politics.
- Digital technology was disrupting traditional media and entertainment.
- Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: April 30, 2002
- Runtime: 1h 37m