Island of the Dead (1993)

The Island of the Dead is a film about the demise of the Russian Epocha Modern. The symbol of this culture was the legendary Russian film star Vera Kholodnaya, who evoked a poetic image of the young urban woman on the silver screen. Her death in 1919, shrouded in tragedy and mystery, put a symbolic end to the pre-Revolutionary period. The Island of the Dead is composed of fragments from numerous films from this period, juxtaposed with other contemporary artistic expressions such as music and painting. Kovalov shows convincingly how the fragile beauty of the Russian Epocha Modern had to make way for the pressure of Futurism, Constructivism and other 'progressive trends', and how these '-isms' were then also relegated to the melting pot to be remoulded by totalitarian norms.

Director: Oleg Kovalov
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
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Editing: Gulsum Subayeva
Production: Sojusitalofilm
Country: Russia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Oleg Kovalov
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Island of the Dead about?
The Island of the Dead is a film about the demise of the Russian Epocha Modern. The symbol of this culture was the legendary Russian film star Vera Kholodnaya, who evoked a poetic image of the young urban woman on the silver screen. Her death in 1919, shrouded in tragedy and mystery, put a symbolic end to the pre-Revolutionary period. The Island of the Dead is composed of fragments from numerous films from this period, juxtaposed with other contemporary artistic expressions such as music and painting. Kovalov shows convincingly how the fragile beauty of the Russian Epocha Modern had to make way for the pressure of Futurism, Constructivism and other 'progressive trends', and how these '-isms' were then also relegated to the melting pot to be remoulded by totalitarian norms.
Who directed Island of the Dead?
Island of the Dead was directed by Oleg Kovalov.
Who stars in Island of the Dead?
Island of the Dead stars Vera Kholodnaya, Czar Nicholas II of Russia, Joseph Stalin, Sergei Eisenstein.
How long is Island of the Dead?
Island of the Dead has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is Island of the Dead?
Island of the Dead is a Drama film.
Where was Island of the Dead produced?
Island of the Dead was produced in Russia.