Cast
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Oleg Yankovskiy
as Дмитрий Чарышев
Sergey Garmash
as Иван
Vera Voronkova
as Вера
Valeriy Prokhorov
as кондуктор
Irina Sokolova
as Sima
Andrei Smirnov
as Петя
Vladimir Yumatov
as Адик
Galina Kashkovskaya
as
Evgeniy Kosyrev
as
Aleksey Kolokoltsev
as
Zinaida Zubkova
as
Irina Kartashyova
as
Tamara Mironova
as
Zinaida Pasyutina
as
Olga Klebanovitch
as
Crew
Director
- Valery Todorovsky
Writer
- Gennadi Ostrovsky
Producer
- Aleksandr Akopov
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, The Lover 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 Valery Todorovsky 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 2002, 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 Lover took approximately 16 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 96 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 153 minutes long.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- The screenplay went through 8 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 4 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 2002, when this film is released:
- Digital technology was disrupting traditional media and entertainment.
- 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: October 24, 2002
- Runtime: 1h 36m