Cast
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Mikhail Gluzskiy
as профессор Сретенский
Margarita Terekhova
as Тася, дочь Сретенского
Marina Neyolova
as Нина, внучка Сретенского
Stanislav Lyubshin
as Константин «Самсон» Котиков
Yevgeniya Khanayeva
as
Leonid Nevedomsky
as
Ernst Romanov
as
Valeriy Matveev
as
Elena Kapitsa
as
Gleb Plaksin
as
Vladimir Izotov
as
Alexandr Vengerov
as
Vera Kavalerova
as
Boris Volkov
as
Crew
Director
- Ilya Averbakh
Writer
- Yevgeni Gabrilovich
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Monologue examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Ilya Averbakh 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 1973, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Monologue took approximately 29 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 94 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 134 minutes long.
- The film contains approximately 1133 individual shots.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 3 months to complete.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
Historical Context
- In 1973, when this film was released:
- Disco music dominated popular culture.
- Economic recession and oil crises were affecting global economies.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: September 3, 1973
- Runtime: 1h 34m