Bezrukov in this film looks just like his character Temnikov in a provincial town. The main actor plays indisputably wonderfully, he reads his witty, cynical monologues and leads as if with cardboard characters. The rest of the actors clearly do not reach the invited "star". And the film itself, frankly, made handicraft. There is no aesthetic of the frame other than dancing. Perhaps the director wanted to show true life, but it turned out not talented. Berzukov pulls the whole movie on himself. Although the material is not bad and the script is also, but the execution is like a student who has just graduated from VGIK. Still, cinema is an art and it was worth a little work on the beauty of the frame, especially when there is so much talk about art in the film. This film will not glorify the director for centuries. I can only offer to learn from Aranofsky with his Black Swan.
The film raises an interesting theme of human vanity, ambition and pride mixed with talent. And how many of the main character, fixated on himself, a selfish genius-loser fate did not try to return to spiritual enlightenment, humility and acceptance of his own fate, our character kind of jerked in the directions of the world at the end of the tunnel, but immediately returned back. The role of a martyr, a sufferer is not in our pride. He prefers to beautifully lay his life on the altar of his vanity. No two children, no living parents, no instinct of self-preservation could stop him. What can you do for a tiny trace in history?
What it's like to give your life for art
And not to remain some disabled person, dependent on people with their “provincial snobbery”, whom you despise with all your heart.
You know, I won’t say much about the film, just a short look of a lover of quality cinema. . .
Honestly, skeptical about the trailer of the film, did not cause interest, but did not regret watching this tape.
First of all, I was pleased with the work of the operator. The constant movement of the camera behind everything that happens around intriguingly introduces to some specific atmosphere. Throughout the film there was no desire to turn away and distract.
The film uses many different symbols, such as an elephant, a dog, a chair, and let’s say the music of Yuri Shevchuk and the band SPLIN (as symbols), which also makes you think deeply and do not depart from the idea of the film.
To judge Sergei Bezrukov for the performances of ballet, I do not know about you, but I think it is not necessary to strictly evaluate him in this regard. In the end, this film is not about ballet, but mostly about the fate of a selfish genius. Bezrukov also created around his character such a strong & #39; contradictory & #39; the image of a charming confident self-lover who made him hate and admire the hero for who he is throughout the film. For fans and fans of Sergey this will be a great discovery.
And the plot. The plot is very similar to the film 'Wrestler' with Mickey Rourg. The former star, learning about his deteriorating state of health, with all the remaining forces trying to leave something worthwhile behind.
The film managed ' left behind ' a really good impression.
Honestly, for most of the film, I thought of him as something like, "I succeeded." It's really a quality drama. There is the main character - a lonely genius with a bad character, in some ways opposing himself to society. There is a conflict with the notes of tragedy - Temnikov is diagnosed with a disease, because of which he will soon be unable to move. Supplement it with talented acting and, it seems, a delicious cocktail is ready. But there are a few nuances that do not allow you to call the film “chic”.
First, I will focus on the game of Sergey Bezrukov. Since the days of the series “Yesenin”, he has chosen a slightly scandalous path. In Russia, you rarely meet someone who is neutral. They either love him or they hate him. And if they say “indifferently”, it should be read: “rather, like it.”
The great contribution made by this man to Russian cinema cannot be disputed. Sasha White is a truly legendary and unforgettable character. Therefore, I cannot evaluate Bezrukov as an actor. I mean, let's just say I don't consider myself competent. I saw him play in the theater, saw him in the movies. What to say, he is really a people’s artist, amazingly reads Yesenin poetry, but he likes to “overdo it”. I don't think we can take that away. If you shout, it is loud, and if you laugh, it is so that the windows crack. I think Bezrukov brings a lot of unnecessary expression. Yes, thanks to her, the viewer feels empathy, but isn’t this a trick? One way or another, whether Sergei is brilliant or not, time will tell, and history will judge.
In the drama After You, he was able to distance himself from the usual image of Yesenin-Belov due to a stutter (a successful find) and a high degree of sarcasticity. I liked the character. The man is extremely difficult, arrogant and daring, but charismatic.
But sometimes I saw instead of the dancer White with his blat and Yesenin with his tear.
Criticism towards Anastasia Bezrukova is not entirely clear to me. Played like an ordinary child, admiring his father and eager for his acceptance.
Babenko and Menshov in each film are monotonous, like champagne corks. You could get someone more interesting and “fresh.”
Okay, not the point.
Returning to the hero of Bezrukov and the plot, I will say that the first half of the film was exciting, very interesting and rich in events. But the closer time became to the end of the tape, the worse and worse it became. And then some kind of demonic thing started. The feeling that the director suddenly seemed that there was no dynamics, that the viewer would not believe in the genius of Temnikov. And rushed... artificially heated the degree of drama in the show “Let them talk”, where Malakhov was parodied differently, and the dancer sat silently and with a lean mine. I don’t look at the box, but in this program they are always flooded with gifts, attention and compliments of their “nails”, as far as I know. And then it turned out that Temnikov was sitting on his own, the others did not even look at him. How come? Then the hero danced - by the way, very beautiful. And the song was picked up by the punching... But the scene ended ridiculously. You could say, “I don’t believe it!”
And everything that was shown after that fateful show was fake from A to Z. The ending, in fact, ruined the whole film. Too much. Overplayed. Turned a good movie into some incomprehensible ode to a fictional character. All credits are listed. The audience is stupid and blind, you have to chew and put it in your mouth. It's not an art, it's a lecture. Oh, well done.
Even a pity that so spoiled the final and the same final shamed everything that came before him. Essentially crossed out. If it were not for this final outrage, the estimate would be higher.
6 out of 10
The hero of Sergei Bezrukov on a black sports car is only trying to drive through hopelessly narrow courtyards, crowded with cars. And that's unfortunate.
The choice of the candidacy of the director's spouse for the main role can not be discussed - this dubious tradition, supported by many couples in the cinema, does not exist from a good life, all according to the same acting habit of grabbing roles where their own will not be offended. I will also leave artistic blunders - bad play and unsuccessful framing. This is a question of the whole design, it is more important. But it's fine.
His name is Alexei Temnikov, and he's a dancer in the age of a ballet retiree, it happens early. Alexey has a modest dance school, which clearly does not bring him pleasure. Fashionable one-person aisles involuntarily refer to Birdman, the same inflated theatrical & #39; genius & #39; who has everything at stake, and apparently for the last time. A heavily pregnant blonde comes to him, begging for an ultrasound of as many as nine thousand. He clearly has modest spiritual qualities - unkind, treats carelessly, calls her a jerk. To which the blonde says, 'Lesh, marry me!' But the dancer is torn by hatred and his own exceptionalism, with mockery replies - 'Net'. He said he cut it off. In the next scene, another blonde arrives, they drink coffee together, Temnikov incredulously examines the paternity test: lavela affairs, mistakes of youth. He is waiting for a girl of twelve years - exactly Lolita. Drinking coffee, and constantly lifting his chin, he says goodbye to the blonde without curts, and the girl remains with him. Although he does not burden himself with politeness, his daughter will follow him half the movie. A beautiful child, the truth will be incompetent in everything - in singing and in dancing. The genius will sentence her, but she will continue to pursue him like Humbert’s dreams, and even come to him alone in Peter, which is extremely strange.
He names his new daughter Clara in spite (Claire went to eat eclair), and invites her to the pharmacy, putting his megalomania in the limousine, while forcing the child to walk. The girl in the pharmacy is getting creams and hematogen - these are gifts. So, Dad, not just a man of art, he and a practical businessman - the owner of a whole network - only a little paint to his image, which will be useless - then his passion for pharmacology will not be useful anywhere, as well as his dog and a pregnant friend will disappear for a whole movie, will appear in the end sad, say again - let's get married. And he'll say no.
Temnikov’s idea is extraordinary (' this I stutter - busy, and in the big ballet is also busy'), he shone in America, got a serious injury, fought-scandal, but even then he miraculously receives an offer from Mariinka to stage Stravinsky’s ballet, and dances on a TV show - like washing someone else’s underwear. Live fate like Birdman on the final chord, which the extras, of course, will appreciate, but the problem will remain in its place, because the hero has not changed, he, as he was alone against all, did not love anyone.
Why our cinema is rushing to extremes is unclear. It's interplanetary wars with a croupil for a billion, on the other side the low-budget longing of a dancer, who in reality is a pond, and no middle ground. However, to say that there is such a problem of unrecognized artists, though banal, but necessary. However, it will not help - this is a special case of total rejection of talented people in any system, and even more global inflation of a person as such, well, and the shitty position of culture in the country too. This does not apply only to ballet, when bipeds everywhere are looking for a place in the sun and most do not work out, unless there is a money bag or a crowd of PR people behind them.
The utterly failed finale is a slicing of meaningless archives - a combed lie that, choked (usually after death), paints the thorny creative path of another genius - well, right, when he made his way - to help no one, and here it is - it's time to lavish praise when he is no competitor to anyone. Just like life. Sadly, the film supports a practice of disrespect for talent that is somehow the norm. But Temnikova realized his performance, they believed him - Gergiev himself called, although in truth it should be without illusions, exactly otherwise. Because of what the movie turned out to be ridiculous and revealing itself - as if you stepped on your throat - without joy, without healing.
It seems that it will not come to criticism of artistic realization, while the script is sick from the afftor of several series of unpretentious & #39. There is no need for all these pathetic lamentations, the project director has a pond, each cooler than the previous one. No matter how much you do not bend from a phantom feeling to classical arts, no one will believe you anyway. 'Yolki' - this is shit culture, and you are its author.
3 out of 10
“Don’t be humbled, until the very end don’t be humbled.” It’s a character and it’s destiny.
The story of a brilliant dancer, all hopes and the very life of which were thwarted by a trauma received twenty years ago. A film that caused an emotional shock. A story that makes you look into your soul and ask yourself a lot of questions that are not easy to hear.
Accustomed to the open emotionality and solar energy of the film characters of Sergei Bezrukov, it is difficult even to believe that this psychologically and emotionally closed person with an impenetrable arrogant face, straight back and icy eyes - Bezrukov. In this role, he is completely different - gait, gestures, manner of speaking and passions raging inside and not finding (for the time being) a way out. His hero Alexei Temnikov is extremely ambiguous and even unpleasant, it is such feelings that he evokes with his actions and manner of communication with people around him. But gradually, in the course of action, comes the realization of the scale of his personality and the right to such behavior. As the plot develops, you delve deeper into what is happening, get to know Temnikov closer, and begin to understand that everything is not what it seemed at first, and there is sympathy for this person. Even in spite of his arrogance, selfishness, callousness and rudeness. Who is Temnikov? A strong person or a weak person who is afraid to do something? The victim or victim of an unjust fate? At first glance, and by philistine standards, the hero has everything that a person needs for happiness. But this is an ordinary man, and Temnikov is a genius, whose happiness is the presence of what he has been deprived of for twenty years.
Magnificent Sergey Bezrukov amazes in the image of Temnikov to the depths of his soul. Of the supporting roles, I would especially like to mention Vitaly Egorov (sworn ' friend' Martynova), Karina Andolenko (temnikov's lover) and Stepan Kulikov (director of the Temnik dance school).
Screenplay and directorial film is built so that viewers observe several stages of Temnikov’s life: day-week-month. The original method is a kind of chronometer that measures the life time of the hero, and contrary to the laws of physics, it barely counts minutes and hours, then rushing to jump. I really liked the music sounding in the film, and reflecting the inner world of the hero, which is, if you can say so, his habitat. Classic and modern music create a special atmosphere and in fact, it is also one of the characters in the film. At a height, even in the literal sense of the word, and camera work – the camera then soars up and creates amazing panoramic views of Moscow, St. Petersburg, forest distances. . . It penetrates into the backstage of the Bolshoi and Mariinsky theaters. And it leaves you with the hero face to face when it seems that you hear the beating of his heart.
In ' After you' a lot of humor - intellectual, subtle, juicy, which you want to take on the arsenal and quote. Excellent dialogue-pictures and strong monologues. About the genre of the picture we can say that it has both tragicomedy and drama, there is caustic satire and light melodramaticity.
The film gives both laughter and tears, and makes you think and think about your life, the nature of genius and the fate of geniuses. Every person, I think, will answer the questions posed by this picture in his own way and even see something of his own in Temnikov and his fate. After watching this movie, everyone will have their own thoughts, questions and answers.
I believe that the film ' After You' is the best film created by Russian cinema in recent years. And I give the highest assessment to the director Anna Matison, Sergey Bezrukov and the film as a whole.
10 out of 10
I love Bezrukov for being a talent.
For being an unsurpassed master.
For your work. Your sweat and your blood.
Because he is the best.
For never standing still. He tries, tries, competes with himself and wins again and again.
Because He is not subject to money, but Himself chooses Where, When and Whom to film.
For what leaves behind 'After you' - hymn to the great geniuses and their difficult fates.
For the fact that the Provincial Theater has taken on its shoulders, and gives its talent not for the sake of fame, but for the sake of generations and for the sake of art.
Because he is the best!
That perpetuates his name with art, hard work and perseverance.
It doesn’t change itself.
What gives a feeling of enjoying the game of the Great, but not fully recognized even at home genius.
That gives you a sense of pride, to live at the same time with him.
What in his work is equal to the Great, reminds of them and is himself the same.
Every gesture, every note, every step is correct and precise.
The only one who can take you to the cinema.
The only one who can and can play everyone.
The only one who is an artist!
.. . I do not dare to draw a conclusion, I do not want to say or put a stigma, but this film Sergey may be running ahead in his future. Sees it as an alternative future. Of course, it won't have 20 years of downtime. He's not a ballet dancer. And the odious antics are not miserable... But a couple of stories, documentaries and oblivion... Fake friends, lies and untruths. Unnecessary and forgotten almost immediately. And all that remains after you, the only way to leave something behind you, is the Art that will always be Eternal. .
. . There will be no fake friends, there will be no words about you and programs, there will be no even casual acquaintances and small memories of you. But an artist, a real genius, has the opportunity to leave something behind - to leave his name and himself - in Art! Perpetuate! And to prove to yourself and everyone that you were worth something and this fragile life, being a genius, you lived not in vain!!
. . . The brilliant work of Bezrukov, worthy of his wife, well-known and iconic all faces from past films with Sergei.
Mind-blowing trailers.
The invisible connection of a person of art (Bezrukov) and a character - a person of art (Temnikov).
One of the few Russian films that reached the international film festival ' A' class.
Genius on the screen and genius in life.
A story based on a real person.
Comedy melodrama, drama, tragedy.
Bezrukov - has never been so plastic, organic and... genius!
A spectacle that is better to see, and even better to feel with all your heart. . .
Multiple plagiarism (several successful Western films + a few blatant borrowings from Russian authors) but the most interesting thing is that with outright obvious theft, the script is ultimately absolutely helpless. It was written by an amateur thief. Abandoned all the begun lines, indistinct main action of the narrative. the missing ending.
We mix all this with infantile and talentless directing, hellish pretentiousness and speculations on Baryshnikov, Gergiev, etc. And we end up with Anna Mathison 'After You'. Well, in principle, as a home joy, it is quite suitable for home video.
One plus actor is good.
I will not say that this film is for everyone, the theme is ambiguous, and ballet... A strong half of humanity on this film clearly has nothing to do, but the ladies will be happy with Sergei Bezrukov, his unusual image and character, will be intrigued by all this drama and events and of course amazed by small passages where we can observe some "pa" and in general the theater itself.
I have not seen the films with Sergei Bezrukov for a long time, as they passed by me and I got rid of his play, his characters, the manner of presenting history. And here he is a great opportunity to remember, to make up for the lack of attention to this actor. Sergey once again played for all hundred. Can he not believe that he is the most talented maestro? No way! And so I want to look inside, to unravel his soul, to understand why he is so angry, why his strings are so stretched.
I cannot praise the performance of Anastasia Bezrukova. I'm afraid it was a mistake to take her on such a difficult journey. Unfortunately, the girl could not open up, too many false notes, you do not believe her for a second. I hope that with age everything will change and she will still have a great acting career.
Separately, I want to say “Bravo” to the musical accompaniment of the picture. Every time, every time, it emphasized everything that was happening on the screen and added somewhere a note of sadness, somewhere on the contrary of fun.
I liked the film, a great cast, an interesting, fresh storyline. Unfortunately, I did not like the play of Anastasia Bezrukova, but in general, the film does not suffer from this and leaves only positive impressions.
I can’t understand why Anna Matison spoils the scripts with Timur Ezugbai with her directing. After all, the average pop melodrama ' The Milky Way' turns into a hellish nightmare, close to the work of the quinters, and a great idea about the lost genius, into a film that, let you not call bad, but also do not praise really.
Yes, it's a good Bezrukov, but we already knew it. Yes, he has a lot of great lines and apt jokes, and medium and not accurate, he can improve. But the rest of the movie is too much. And the young surname of Sergei as the daughter of his hero is a terrible miscast. The girl is not a very actress, although very beautiful.
Unreasonably drawn-out shots of beautiful places, which, moreover, are out of place - become the director's handwriting of Matison, and a wild number of scenes that require several more takes, since the actors simply did not play in them - this is apparently already a disease. And here is not ' the director sees so' ... here, apparently, the director simply does not see a fig, alas!
And my favorite director, Poklitaru, for some reason, was made a stupid media villain of the episode. Although the finale on 'Let them talk' and the documentary #first channel is a very correct idea. And the unloved hero Bezrukov 'Spleen' on the credits just cuts. In general, in the end (#idea), about 6.5 with the possibility of rounding. . .
Today, the premiere screening of the film Anna Mathison 'After You' took place. The film made a huge impression on me!
In the center of the plot is the brilliant ballet dancer Alexei Temnikov (Sergey Bezrukov) and his difficult relationship with the people around him and with the world as such. I will not retell the plot, I will only say that the film looks in one breath and I definitely want to recommend it for viewing!
Brilliant acting works - a stunning tandem of Sergei Vitalyevich and his namesake, a young actress Anastasia, as well as bright supporting roles; spot and very high-quality humor; deeply worked out characters and dialogues; an abundance of very beautiful frames - all this is the author's film Anna Mathison & #39; After you'.
In my opinion, Anna’s directorial work and the techniques she used deserve special mention. The film is divided into three parts, as mentioned earlier in separate interviews. And these three parts are different in everything. According to the tempo rhythm (from a slow and sticky beginning to an ultra-dynamic finale), on camera work (a large abundance of scenes shot in one frame, almost without gluing with a fuzzy focus at the beginning and an ultra-clear picture in the final, when the hero set a goal he is ready to achieve at any cost), and so on. Also, throughout the film, the plot is diluted with microscopic inclusions of frames from the chronicle and symbolic images. And only at the very end of the film, this mosaic is lined up in a single canvas. But the most important thing is the thought embedded in the film and which runs through it with a red thread. For myself, I put it this way: in today’s world, ruled entirely by money, having outstanding talent is no longer enough to win the attention of the audience; it takes scandal! This is the only way to reach people’s hearts and remind them that life is not reduced to banal consumption. This is the only way to make them think about their lives! Think about what they will leave behind. . .
A huge thank you to everyone who had a hand in the appearance of this film. I enjoyed watching and am still impressed. And I hope that this is not the last author’s film, which is released and the success of the film & #39; After You & #39; pave the way for author’s film to the hearts and minds of the widest audience!
Vitaly Manyukov
This film was very much waiting for those who followed the information about the film on Facebook and Instagram, and now finally - it waited! I watched this film and was not disappointed, but on the contrary, I admired!!!The whole film I was sitting in a stupor, in tension from everything, and from the amazing, brilliant play of Sergei Bezrukov, whom I adore; and from the beloved classical music that appears as a manifestation of the feelings and state of mind of the main character; and from the editing; and from the visual series, especially from the view of the beautiful city of Moscow; and from the wonderful game and other actors, I will not list them, everyone played very decently and well!!
Yes, the character of A. Temnikov is complex and unpredictable his actions, he allows himself unpleasant phrases, but, as they say, everything is forgiven for talent. Or not all? But behind his behavior is a huge tragedy, trauma. For a ballet dancer, this is the end not only of a theatrical career, but also of life, because without creativity, ballet, he does not think of life. But, after a long creative break forced, he finds the strength to revive, putting on a ballet! Not immediately, overcoming obstacles, but still he manages to do it! He managed to leave a trace in the art, he will be remembered and honored by his memory! And his daughter, Chiara, who managed to imbue with feelings for him, is another mark that he left behind. . .
What will remain after you, such thoughts come immediately after watching the film.
Thank you Anna Mathison! Thank you to Sergei Bezrukov! Thank you to all the creators and participants of the film! I think this is a masterpiece worthy of film awards, which we have been missing in cinema for a long time!
With respect Olga Ovchinnikova. ekaterinburg
Watched the film at the festival 'East-West. Classic and Vanguard' September 1, 2016.
The film amazed me from the first moments. Temnikov’s sarcasm and arrogance cannot be compared to anything else. He seems to love only himself, his skill, and no one else in the world. But as soon as he learns about his daughter and the progressive injury, inside he begins to change, remaining just as cool on the outside. And perhaps he did not change, and was always not so cynical at heart, but the circumstances of his life, recognition and a sharp fall in the world of ballet, left a trauma in his heart.
I have to admit, this film touched me to the core. I cried a few times, sometimes laughing from the bottom of my heart. Naturally, this is the merit of the director and actor of the main plan. Bezrukov is always great. Before the show, he said that you can joke about the fact that he has already played everyone, but this is his first role. Really. To play such a beautifully complex person is certainly not an easy job. But the talent of Sergei Vitalyevich is limitless and easily did his job. By the way, the ballet in his performance is gorgeous.
I would like to express my gratitude to the director Anna Mathison, I do not see such plots, such shooting, such touching moments often. A masterpiece!
10 out of 10
I’m looking forward to seeing it in theaters, and I’ll definitely watch it again! I recommend everyone to watch!
Vladivostok. September 13, 2016 International Festival ' Pacific Meridian'. Watch the movie 'After You' What did I think again (at this moment most deeply and with great pain in my heart): who am I, why live and what will remain after me??? To begin with, cinema is primarily designed to evoke certain feelings and emotions (I assume now a slight male sarcasm, but these are not female insinuations). After watching any movie, we draw some conclusions. So after these 119 minutes of viewing - under great impression and experience. How does a truly brilliant person, a true professional, deeply understanding and devoted to his work live?!
Sergey Bezrukov is on everyone’s lips; adored and recognized actor of our time, a talented, multi-faceted and diverse actor of theater and cinema. This is not an ode to praise - this is a statement of fact! My most sincere congratulations and admirations to Sergey and Anna.
By training, I am also an actress of drama theater and cinema, as well as have a professional musical education. I understand the situation firsthand ... at the level of deep intuition and professional edge, I understand and feel everything that happens in the film. Sergei and Anna, you are very good! Thank you for this movie! I hope that this tandem will please us all with more projects and brilliant works! (including another daughter or son - this is what will truly remain after you).
Calling Sergei Bezrukov for the role of a dancer is already a risky decision. To consider how Yesenin-Pushkin-Vysotsky this time reincarnates into the “new Baryshnikov” is both ridiculous and interesting. Overall, intriguing.
The film claims to be a monumental story about a forgotten genius. The main character, Alexei Temnikov, the whole film curls with a high nose, constantly snarling. And in the course of the development of the plot, you involuntarily think, is it not Sergei Bezrukov himself - an arrogant, frankly unpleasant type, who is still loved by women for something?
But to give credit to the actor is worth - Alexei Temnikov sometimes demonstrates a good stretch, jumps, flies around the stage and beautifully "does fingers."
The whole film is haunted by a daughter with whom he has never spoken. And the daughter here is a unique character. Despite all the points, Temnikova Jr. continues to love her father and persistently seeks human qualities in him. It would seem that it was through her daughter that the director wanted to show the viewer the positive qualities of an elderly balleroon. But in the end it all turned out too bad.
The main character does not want to hate or regret. When he acts like a scumbag, you don't believe him. When you act like a normal person, you don’t believe it twice. It seems that Bezrukov himself is afraid that the viewer will not like him. Although the type of charming scum has captivated women at all times.
It is rather awkward to “penetrate reality” in the film. Here maestro Valery Gergiev gives instructions to the orchestra and talks with the main character. This is the studio talk show "Let them talk." And all this against the background of views of Moscow and St. Petersburg.
The entire film producers do not let us forget that the film was not shot without the help of the Ministry of Culture, and yet, obviously, with the participation of the First Channel. If it weren’t for all of this, it would have been a little easier to enjoy. It is worth noting that there is very little classical ballet in the film.
The first of September in Orenburg at the international film festival was presented the film “After you”.
I have not seen such a deep, deep film in a long time. He speaks to people who know and want to think. The picture drags the viewer into the abyss, and he, like a diver, plunges into the abyss. And the deeper the immersion, the more questions and layers of life this film reveals. It is about the fragility of human life, about the place of Talent in society, about the relationship of people to the person whom God has bestowed more than others.
How about Hamlet’s question: “To be, not to be?” After all, the main character Temnikov, learning about his incurable disease, immediately decides to be, but not in the physical sense.
The question is, “What will I leave behind?” It affects everyone: talented people and ordinary people.
I saw the shocked faces of the audience after watching, they kind of looked inside themselves.
It also seems to me that the film has two main characters: an extraordinary, controversial, talented, in many ways unpleasant former ballet artist Temnikov and Music.
It is she who reveals the inner world of the hero, she immerses the viewer in his experiences. And at the same time, the music lives on the screen independently!
A huge thank you to the filmmakers for the opportunity to touch real art, hear classical works in a virtuoso performance!
Bravo, Anna Mathison! You are a director who knows how to surprise!!
Separately, I want to note the cast. How delicately he was selected!
But the main opening of the film, yes, it is the opening! – is well-known Sergey Bezrukov. I doubt anyone else would have been able to play Temnikov so brilliantly. It is more in tune with his roles in the theater than with the usual images of Bezrukov in the cinema. Absolute reincarnation - plastic, gait, speech - is completely different from what Sergey did before! I didn't even need a mask. The artist's face has become unrecognizable!
I want to watch the movie again! There was a feeling that he missed something, could not catch until the end. The more interesting it will be next time!