Father and Son (2003)

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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:

Cast

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.