Cast
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Natalya Andreychenko
as Irina
Nikolay Eryomenko
as Sergei Kupriyanov
Olesya Sudzilovskaya
as Lena
Vladimir Gostyukhin
as Petrov
Igor Dmitriev
as Eduard Sorokin
Sergey Dreyden
as Mankin
Aleksandr Efremov
as TV Producer
Leonid Klunnyy
as Director of the Program
Lyudmila Vagner
as Vera
Raisa Ryazanova
as Conductor
Aleksandr Timoshkin
as Doctor
Olga Sutulova
as Anya
Oleg Tabakov
as
Maxim Britvenkov
as
Valeriya Arlanova
as
Crew
Director
- Dmitriy Astrakhan
Producer
- Igor Tolstunov
- Mikhail Zilberman
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Give Me the Moonlight 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 Dmitriy Astrakhan 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 2001, 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 Give Me the Moonlight took approximately 17 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 89 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 145 minutes long.
- The film contains approximately 1417 individual shots.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 10 months to complete.
Historical Context
- In 2001, 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: March 1, 2001
- Runtime: 1h 29m