Russian Ark (2002) movie poster

Russian Ark (2002)

Русский ковчег
"2000 cast members, 3 orchestras, 33 rooms, 300 years, ALL IN ONE TAKE"
ThumbScore
👍 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 88% (RT: 89%, MC: 87) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Where to Watch

Streaming
Prime Video
Rent / Buy
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Director
Aleksandr Sokurov
Runtime
1h 39m
Country
Germany, Russia
Language
Russian
TMDB Rating
7.2/10 (500 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
89%
Metacritic
87
Cast
Sergey Dreyden as The Stranger (The Marquis de Custine)
Mariya Kuznetsova as Catherine The Great
Leonid Mozgovoy as The Spy
Mikhail Piotrovsky as Self (Hermitage Director)
Aleksandr Chaban as Boris Piotrovsky
Lev Eliseev as Self
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 500 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 88%.
Overview
A ghost and a French marquis wander through the Winter Palace in St Petersburg, encountering scenes from many different periods of its history. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 2002 among dedicated fans.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Russian Ark is a 2002 drama, fantasy, history film directed by Aleksandr Sokurov. A ghost and a French marquis wander through the Winter Palace in St Petersburg, encountering scenes from many different periods of its history. The film has been rated by 500 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Russian Ark delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Russian Ark (2002) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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