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Infinity (1992): Cast & Plot

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Infinity is a 1992 drama directed by Marlen Khutsiyev, starring Vladislav Pilnikov as Vladimir Prokhorov, Svetlana Yasinskaya and Galina Petrova. It runs 3 hours 40 minutes.

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Infinity (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h 40m (220 min)
Director
Marlen Khutsiyev
Genre
Drama
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Infinity About?

The premise of Infinity without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

At fifty, Vladimir Ivanovich Prokhorov, stripped of his material belongings, embarks on a journey back through time. With a younger traveling companion barely half his age, he returns to the people and places of his youth, confronting the shadowy forces that molded the turbulent events of the 20th century.

Infinity Themes & Keywords

· 38 tags
  • black and white scene
  • reference to andrei tarkovsky
  • white army
  • russian history
  • rain
  • water
  • dance
  • guitar
  • river
  • dog
  • train
  • love
+26 more
  • baby
  • mother
  • undertaker
  • death
  • cult director
  • song
  • singing
  • reference to leonardo da vinci
  • religion
  • new year's eve
  • doctor
  • old man
  • boy
  • long take
  • jacket
  • counter revolutionary
  • doppelganger
  • alter ego
  • soviet union
  • army
  • year 1900
  • year 1899
  • nonlinear timeline
  • time
  • existentialism
  • surrealism
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Cast & crew

Infinity Cast & Characters

Vladislav Pilnikov leads the cast as Vladimir Prokhorov, with Svetlana Yasinskaya and Galina Petrova. Directed by Marlen Khutsiyev; 14 actors are credited in all.

Plot

Infinity Plot Summary

What happens in Infinity from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the film, viewers are introduced to a fascinating concept involving Infinites, individuals who possess the extraordinary ability to remember their past lives. The story explores the existence of two main groups among the Infinites: Believers, who aim to harness their powers to shape and influence the future, and Nihilists, who have a darker purpose — to bring about the end of mankind by using advanced technology. This division sets the stage for a high-stakes conflict centered around a dangerous superweapon called The Egg, which has the potential to wipe out all life on Earth.

Full summary

The whole story of Infinity, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Infinity?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What are the two types of Infinites described in the film?

Details

Infinity Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Infinitas” and “Beskonechnost'”.

Also known as
  • Infinitas
  • Beskonechnost'

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FAQ

Infinity FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Infinity, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Infinity?

Infinity runs 3 hours 40 minutes (220 minutes).

When was Infinity released?

Infinity was released on February 13, 1992.

Who directed Infinity?

Infinity was directed by Marlen Khutsiyev.

More films by Marlen Khutsiyev

Who is in the cast of Infinity?

Infinity stars Vladislav Pilnikov as Vladimir Prokhorov, Svetlana Yasinskaya and Galina Petrova, among 14 credited actors.

Does Infinity have a post-credit scene?

No. Infinity has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Infinity in?

The original language of Infinity is Russian.

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