Of Freaks and Men
| Of Freaks and Men | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Alexei Balabanov |
| Produced by | Sergei Selyanov |
| Written by | Alexei Balabanov |
| Starring |
Sergei Makovetsky Dinara Drukarova Viktor Sukhorukov Lika Nevolina Alyosha De Chingiz Tsydendambayev |
| Cinematography | Sergei Astakhov |
| Edited by | Marina Lipartia |
Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | Russia |
| Language | Russian |
Of Freaks and Men (Russian: Про уродов и людей, translit. Pro urodov i lyudey) is a 1998 Russian film directed by Alexei Balabanov.
Premise
Filmed initially in black and white, then entirely in sepia tone, this film set in turn of the century Russia is centered on two families and their decline at the hands of one man, Johann, and his pornographic endeavours. Hailed by some as a masterpiece, the movie comments on the decline of Russian society as a result of the rise of capitalism.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack is taken from Prokofiev's ballet, Romeo and Juliet; and Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition.
Awards
At the 1998 Russian Guild of Film Critics Awards the picture was awarded the prizes for Best Director (Alexei Balabanov), Best Director of Photography (Sergei Astakhov), Best Art Direction (Vera Zelinskaya), Best Male Actor (Sergei Makovetsky) and Best Supporting Actor (Maxim Sukhanov).[1]
At the Nika Awards the film received the prizes for Best Film and Best Director (Alexei Balabanov).[2]