Burnt by the Sun (1994)
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Stalinist Russia, circa 1930, is recreated in this Russian-French film that focuses on a small, elite gathering of family and friends who appreciate the idealism of Stalin's visions because they do not have to experience its darker side of gulags and purges. The story focuses upon a single day in Soviet revolutionary hero Serguei Kotov's life. Kotov lives an idyllic country life with his lovely wife Maroussia, and their feisty daughter Nadia. He is highly respected by the locals. On this day, the Kotovs are visited by the roguishly handsome Dimitri, who was a former lover of Maroussia. Dimitri is on a dark mission that may have profound effects on Kotov's peaceful, happy, and idealistic existence. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Nikita Mikhalkov, Oleg Menshikov, (more)
- Director(s):
- Nikita Mikhalkov
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
| Digital SD
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Synopsis of Burnt by the Sun
Stalinist Russia, circa 1930, is recreated in this Russian-French film that focuses on a small, elite gathering of family and friends who appreciate the idealism of Stalin's visions because they do not have to experience its darker side of gulags and purges. The story focuses upon a single day in Soviet revolutionary hero Serguei Kotov's life. Kotov lives an idyllic country life with his lovely wife Maroussia, and their feisty daughter Nadia. He is highly respected by the locals. On this day, the Kotovs are visited by the roguishly handsome Dimitri, who was a former lover of Maroussia. Dimitri is on a dark mission that may have profound effects on Kotov's peaceful, happy, and idealistic existence. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 135 mins
Complete Cast of Burnt by the Sun
- Nikita Mikhalkov - Sergei Kotov
- Ingeborga Dapkunaite - Maroussia
- Vyacheslav Tikhonov - Vsevolod
- Avangard Leontyev - Chauffeur
- André Oumansky - Philippe
- Oleg Menshikov - Dimitri (Mitia)
- Vladimir Ilyin - Kirik
- Svetlana Kryuchkova - Mokhova
- Nadia Mikhalkov - Nadia
- Yevgeny Mironov - Lieutenant
- Director(s):
- Nikita Mikhalkov
- Writer(s):
- Rustam Ibragimbekov, Nikita Mikhalkov
- Producer(s):
- Leonid Verechtchaguine
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Situations, Violence, Not For Children)
- 1994 - Cannes Film Festival - Grand Jury Prize
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