Russian Hamlet (2025)

Film version of Boris Eifman’s ballet, set to music by Beethoven and Mahler, which has been successfully performed on stage for more than twenty years. The choreographer turns to Paul I, one of the most enigmatic figures in Russian history. Confining the production’s timeline to his time as heir to the throne, Eifman depicts Paul’s fate as the tragic confrontation between an extraordinary yet emotionally fragile personality and a hostile world.

Director: Boris Eifman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
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Cinematography: Sergey Trofimov
Country: Russia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Russian Hamlet about?
Film version of Boris Eifman’s ballet, set to music by Beethoven and Mahler, which has been successfully performed on stage for more than twenty years. The choreographer turns to Paul I, one of the most enigmatic figures in Russian history. Confining the production’s timeline to his time as heir to the throne, Eifman depicts Paul’s fate as the tragic confrontation between an extraordinary yet emotionally fragile personality and a hostile world.
Who directed Russian Hamlet?
Russian Hamlet was directed by Boris Eifman.
Who stars in Russian Hamlet?
Russian Hamlet stars Maria Abashova, Oleg Gabyshev, Lyubov Andreeva, Artem Lepkov, Igor Subbotin.
How long is Russian Hamlet?
Russian Hamlet has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Russian Hamlet?
Russian Hamlet is a Drama film.
Where was Russian Hamlet produced?
Russian Hamlet was produced in Russia.