Cast
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Artyom Tkachenko
as Sasha
Chulpan Khamatova
as Katya
Leonid Gromov
as Roshchin
Aleksei Zharkov
as Le père
Nadezhda Markina
as Sasha's mother
Oleksiy Horbunov
as Klim
Tatyana Lyutaeva
as Bella
Nikolay Shatokhin
as
Aleksandr Tyutryumov
as
Egor Pazenko
as
Anna Slynko
as
Andrei Bilanov
as
Pavel Badyrov
as
Igor Sergeev
as
Konstantin Shelestun
as
Crew
Director
- Filipp Yankovsky
Writer
- Konstantin Syngaevsky
- Evgeny Danilenko
Producer
- Natalya Smirnova
- Sergey Dolgoshein
- Sergei Selyanov
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This high-octane Action/Romance/Thriller/Science Fiction film balances spectacular sequences with character-driven moments. Unlike many films in the genre, Sword-Bearer distinguishes itself through a unique visual style and creative action choreography.
Director Filipp Yankovsky 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 2006, 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 Sword-Bearer took approximately 22 months from pre-production to final cut.
- With a budget of $5.0 million, the film represented a significant investment in bringing this story to the screen.
- The final cut of the film runs for 108 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 135 minutes long.
- The costume department created over 473 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The screenplay went through 7 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 3 months to complete.
Historical Context
- In 2006, 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: October 12, 2006
- Runtime: 1h 48m
- Budget: $5,000,000
- Revenue: $3,919,731