Cast
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Andrei Panin
as Platon
Aleksandr Yatsenko
as Peaky
Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė
as Asya
Nikolay Fomenko
as Botya
Irina Demidkina
as
Artur Smolyaninov
as Geka
Ivan Kokorin
as
Sergey Aprelsky
as
Yevgeni Voskresensky
as
Igor Pismennyi
as
Vitaliy Alshanskiy
as
Boris Nekrasov
as
Elena Drobysheva
as
Evgeny Zhuravkin
as
Sergey Sanaev
as
Crew
Director
- Bakhtyar Khudojnazarov
Writer
- Oleg Antonov
Producer
- Bakhtyar Khudojnazarov
- Ruben Dishdishyan
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, The Suit 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 Bakhtyar Khudojnazarov 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 2003, 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 The Suit took approximately 11 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 92 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 130 minutes long.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 3 months to complete.
- The costume department created over 415 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
Historical Context
- In 2003, when this film is released:
- Environmental concerns were becoming more mainstream.
- Social media platforms were beginning to transform communication.
- Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: February 9, 2003
- Runtime: 1h 32m