The Specimen (2002)
When, before the revolution, accidentally arrested, the philistine - a tsarist civil servant of high status - falls in deep, lethargic sleep. 20 years later he wakes up and finds himself in a post-revolutionary, still young Soviet Union. He is stunned. He is shocked. But a philistine always finds his way.
Director: Ulrike Ottinger
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: January 1, 2002
Cast
- Hanns Zischler
- Raymond Wolff - Museumsdirektor
- Thorsten Heidel - Spießer
- Heidi Maria von Plato - Museumsbesucherin / Zeitungsjunge
- Eva Ebner - Museumsbesucherin / Dame
- Boris Raev - Museumsbesucher / Kutscher / Bürger
- Sissi Tax - Museumsbesucherin / Arbeiterin mit Transparent
Screenplay
Cinematography: Ulrike Ottinger
Editing: Ulrike Ottinger
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Ulrike Ottinger
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Specimen about?
- When, before the revolution, accidentally arrested, the philistine - a tsarist civil servant of high status - falls in deep, lethargic sleep. 20 years later he wakes up and finds himself in a post-revolutionary, still young Soviet Union. He is stunned. He is shocked. But a philistine always finds his way.
- Who directed The Specimen?
- The Specimen was directed by Ulrike Ottinger.
- Who stars in The Specimen?
- The Specimen stars Hanns Zischler, Raymond Wolff, Thorsten Heidel, Heidi Maria von Plato, Eva Ebner, Boris Raev.
- How long is The Specimen?
- The Specimen has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).