Cast
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Gilles Lellouche
as Mathieu Roussel
Joanna Kulig
as Svetlana
Mikhail Gorevoy
as Rostov
Sasha Piltsin
as Sergey
Mikhail Safronov
as Ivanovich
Oleksiy Horbunov
as Borodin
Igor Jijikine
as Sagarine
Elisa Lasowski
as Alica
Daniil Vorobyov
as Sacha
Judith Henry
as Michèle
Pierre Hancisse
as Julien
Marius Repšys
as Shakir
Olivia Malahieude
as Rose
Marius Čižauskas
as Stanislas
Tanel Jonas
as Vladimir
Crew
Director
- Jérôme Salle
Writer
- Jérôme Salle
- Caryl Férey
Producer
- Jérôme Salle
- Albane de Jourdan
- Marc Simoncini
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Kompromat 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 Jérôme Salle 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 2022, 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 Kompromat took approximately 11 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 127 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 183 minutes long.
- The musical score contains over 76 unique compositions.
- The costume department created over 155 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The screenplay went through 11 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 2022, when this film is released:
- Artificial intelligence was becoming increasingly integrated into daily life and creative industries.
- Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: September 7, 2022
- Runtime: 2h 7m
- Revenue: $4,283,431
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