Cast
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Leonid Bichevin
as Sergey Muravyov-Apostol, lieutenant colonel of the Chernigov regiment
Maksim Matveev
as prince Sergey Trubetskoy, Colonel of the Guard, Duty Officer of the General Staff
Pavel Priluchnyy
as Pavel Pestel, Colonel Commander of the Vyatka Regiment
Ivan Yankovsky
as Mikhail Bestuzhev-Ryumin, second lieutenant of the Poltava Infantry Regiment
Anton Shagin
as Kondraty Ryleev, poet, journalist
Alexandr Domogarov
as Count Mikhail Miloradovich, military governor-general of St. Petersburg
Igor Petrenko
as Baranov, grenadier of the Chernigov regiment, demoted major
Sergey Peregudov
as Artamon Muravyov, Colonel, Commander of the Akhtyr Hussars
Vitaly Kishchenko
as Emperor Alexander I
Ivan Kolesnikov
as Nikolai Pavlovich, brother of Alexander I
Aleksey Guskov
as Prince Alexey Shcherbatov, the military governor-general of Kiev
Sergey Koltakov
as Nikolay Mordvinov, senator
Vladislav Vetrov
as Gustav Gebel, Lieutenant Colonel Commander of the Chernigov Regiment
Aleksandr Lazarev Jr.
as Alexander Benkendorf, cavalry general
Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė
as Princess Belskaya, Anna's mother
Crew
Director
- Andrey Kravchuk
Writer
- Oleg Malovichko
Producer
- Anatoliy Maksimov
- Michael Schlicht
- Konstantin Ernst
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Union of Salvation 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 Andrey Kravchuk 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 2019, 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 Union of Salvation took approximately 9 months from pre-production to final cut.
- With a budget of $15.9 million, the film represented a significant investment in bringing this story to the screen.
- The final cut of the film runs for 130 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 186 minutes long.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 6 months to complete.
Historical Context
- In 2019, when this film is released:
- Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
- Smartphones and social media had transformed daily life and communication.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: December 26, 2019
- Runtime: 2h 10m
- Budget: $15,936,600