Cast
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Fyodor Bondarchuk
as Vlad
Oksana Fandera
as Lada
Juozas Budraitis
as Lena's father
Masha Mashkova
as Rita
Anna Starshenbaum
as Lena
Evgeniy Stychkin
as Kostia
Olga Sutulova
as Dasha
Alisa Priznyakova
as Valeria Sergeevna Podgornaja, psychologist
Andrey Kuzichyov
as Dima
Yekaterina Vulichenko
as Redhead
Vitaliy Alshanskiy
as
Galina Kuznetsova
as
Sergey Vesnin
as
Aleksandr Pugachev
as
Mariya Kunakh
as
Crew
Director
- Olga Subbotina
Producer
- Igor Tolstunov
- Anna Kagarlitskaya
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, About Loff 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 Olga Subbotina 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 2010, 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 About Loff took approximately 15 months from pre-production to final cut.
- With a budget of $2.0 million, the film represented a significant investment in bringing this story to the screen.
- The final cut of the film runs for 107 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 143 minutes long.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- The musical score contains over 34 unique compositions.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 2 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 2010, when this film is released:
- Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
- 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: September 30, 2010
- Runtime: 1h 47m
- Budget: $2,000,000
- Revenue: $1,268,793