Father and Son (2003)
In this dreamlike film, a nameless father and his son, Aleksei, live together in an apartment in St. Petersburg. Aleksei's mother has died and consequently the two have a very close relationship. When Aleksei acquires a girlfriend, she refuses to take a back seat to his bond with his dad, and breaks up with him. Aleksei is also experiencing nightmares, dreading separation from his father to be a part of the military as his father was.
Director: Aleksandr Sokurov
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: September 12, 2003
Cast
- Andrei Shchetinin - Father
- Aleksei Neymyshev - Aleksei, the son
- Aleksandr Razbash - Sasha
- Fyodor Lavrov - Fyodor
- Marina Zasukhina - girl
- Anna Aleksakhina - Anna
- Jaime Freitas
- Svetlana Svirko
Screenplay
- Sergei Potepalov (Screenplay)
Music: Andrey Sigle
Cinematography: Aleksandr Burov
Editing: Sergey Ivanov, Ruy Diaz
Production: Zero Film, Isabella Films B.V., Lumen Films, Mikado Film, Nikola Film, Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation
Country: France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Russia
Language: Pусский
Box Office: $38,150
Original Language: ru
Themes
Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation
Keywords
human relationship, lgbt, older man younger man relationship, dreamlike, father son relationship, film parable, ethereal
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Father and Son about?
- In this dreamlike film, a nameless father and his son, Aleksei, live together in an apartment in St. Petersburg. Aleksei's mother has died and consequently the two have a very close relationship. When Aleksei acquires a girlfriend, she refuses to take a back seat to his bond with his dad, and breaks up with him. Aleksei is also experiencing nightmares, dreading separation from his father to be a part of the military as his father was.
- Who directed Father and Son?
- Father and Son was directed by Aleksandr Sokurov.
- Who stars in Father and Son?
- Father and Son stars Andrei Shchetinin, Aleksei Neymyshev, Aleksandr Razbash, Fyodor Lavrov, Marina Zasukhina, Anna Aleksakhina.
- How long is Father and Son?
- Father and Son has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Father and Son?
- Father and Son is a Drama film.
- How much did Father and Son gross?
- Father and Son grossed $38,150 worldwide.
- Where was Father and Son produced?
- Father and Son was produced in France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Russia.
- What are the themes of Father and Son?
- The themes of Father and Son include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation.