Limonov: The Ballad 2024
He was a revolutionary militant, a thug, an underground writer, a butler to a Manhattan millionaire, a switchblade‑waving poet, a lover of beautiful women, a warmonger, a political agitator, and a novelist chronicling his own grandeur. Eduard Limonov’s tumultuous life weaves through Russia, America and Europe in the latter half of the 20th century.
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Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Limonov: The Ballad
Explore the complete cast of Limonov: The Ballad, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.
Ben Whishaw
Eduard 'Eddie' Limonov
Sandrine Bonnaire
Radio Host Paris
Aleksandr Gorchilin
Eddie's Party Member Bunker
Céline Sallette
Intellectual Paris
Donald Sumpter
Eddie's Father
Victor Solé
Carlos
Chulpan Khamatova
TV Journalist
Georgiy Kudrenko
Eddie's Party Member Bunker
Evelyn Mok
Carol
Tomas Arana
Stephen
Masha Mashkova
Anna
Corrado Invernizzi
Lonya
Pierre Bourel
Radio Host Assistant Paris
Evgeny Mironov
Kuznetsov
Louis-Do de Lencquesaing
Intellectual Paris
Tatyana Vladimirova
Eddie's Mother
Svetlana Mamresheva
Poetess
Ivan Ivashkin
Anna's Guest
Kaspars Znotiņš
Shmakov
Tatyana Dolmatovskaya
Wife of the Host of the Dacha
Yury Saprykin
Eddie's Reader Moscow 89
Sergey Mezentsev
Elena's Lover
Philipp Avdeev
Eddie's Party Member Bunker
Mārtiņš Egliens
Operator 1 Prison
Juris Žagars
Stephen's Guest
Daniel Barnes
Journalist
Andrey Burkovskiy
Yevgeny Yevtushenko / Poet
Nikita Elenev
Eddie's Party Member Bunker
Evgeniy Kulagin
Eddie's Party Member Bunker
Anton Lapenko
Ghost
Stanislav Kolodub
Rabko
Odin Lund Biron
Ethan/ Editor in Chief
Andrey Vasilyev
Elena's Husband
Mikhail Kozyrev
Guest from Moscow
Viktoriya Miroshnichenko
Elena
Evgeniya Kuznetsova
Anna's Mother
Tikhon Dzyadko
Guest in Peredelkino
Vitaliy Yakovlev
Prison Guard
Mikhail Shiryaev
Operator 2 Prison
Sergey Evdokimov
Guest in Peredelkino
Vasily Zorky
Anna's Guest
Jēkabs Nīmanis
Guest in Peredelkino
Monta Kārkliņa
Guest in Peredelkino
Alexander Prince Osei
Chris
Arnis Rītups
Butcher 1
Roman Vasyanov
Angry Man at the Window
Brendon Colton
Stephen's Guest
James Dean Hyllested
Stephen's Guest
Sergey Nikolaevich
Stephen's Guest
Arkadij Suharenko
Stephen's Guest
Anna Rulevskaya
Eddie's Reader Moscow 89
Yuliya Pankratova
TV Journalist
Vadim Stepanov
Pornstar / Street Band Memeber / Model / Pedestrian / Man with Garbage / Killer / Editor's Assistant
Vlad Tsenev
Brian / Street Band Memeber / Model / Man with Garbage / Killer / Waiter at Dinner
Anna Boyk
Anna's Guest
Dimitriy Vlasik
Anna's Guest
Mitya Mozgovoy
Anna's Guest
Anastasiya Kamenskaya
Anna's Guest
Anna Kuklenko
Anna's Guest
Alexey Novoselov
Anna's Guest
Andrey Khodorchenkov
Anna's Guest
Gennady Jozefavichus
Host of the Dacha
Maris Morkans
Photographer RU
Dmitrijs Jevstifejevs
Guest in Peredelkino
Evgeniya Shermeneva
Guest in Peredelkino
Georgijs Strazhnovs
Guest in Peredelkino
Marijus Ivashkevichius
Guest in Peredelkino
Pavel Zimin
Guest in Peredelkino
Marina Talberga
Guest in Peredelkino
Nikolajs Krivoseins
Guest in Peredelkino
Olga Petersone
Guest in Peredelkino
Sergejs Studzinskis
Guest in Peredelkino
Tatiana Ershova
Guest in Peredelkino
Vadims Pridbailo
Guest in Peredelkino
Daria Zueva
The lady of the house New York
George R. Steele
Street Preacher
Jite Ighorodje
Little Man
Leonid Trubin
Fireman
Iveta Zinta Ivansone
Teacher
Ngwenyi Nadege Mbole
Haitian
Ilona Matveeva
Jewelry Store Owner
Dmitry Sopov
Mad Man
Mära McLaughlin-Taylor
Sharon Reporter
Gedeon Mfebe
Trumpet Player / Crazy Man
Giovanni Dalla Zonca
Butcher 2
Sava Saveliev
Host of Q&A Moscow 89
Kirill Batishta
Eddie's Reader Moscow 89
Olga Varshaver
Eddie's Reader Moscow 89
Boris Falikova
Eddie's Reader Moscow 89
Yuli Gugolev
Eddie's Reader Moscow 89
Pavel Chalnov
Eddie's Party Member Bunker
Andrey Radionov
Poet Bunker
Nikolay Khomyagin
Band Member Bunker
Danila Kholodkov
Band Member Bunker
Alexander Ionin
Band Member Bunker
Alexander Galianov
Band Member Bunker
Pavel Lesnikov
Band Member Bunker
Anton Lytvynov
Pedestrian
Pedestrian
Pedestrian
Diana Stepanova
Waitress
Sergey Podymin
Prisoner
Derwayne Mcbayne
Pimp / Newspapper Worker / Homeless man (uncredited)
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The Movie Echo Score
Limonov: The Ballad elicits a mixed critical response, with praise focused on its striking visual style and Ben Whishaw’s layered performance, while narrative coherence and emotional depth draw consistent criticism. Reviewers note the director’s bold formal choices but describe the biopic as often self‑indulgent and uneven. Consequently, the film offers occasional moments of intrigue but struggles to sustain lasting appeal or strong rewatch potential.
The Movie Echo Score Breakdown for Limonov: The Ballad
Art & Craft
In terms of direction and visual craft, the film displays a feverish, kaleidoscopic style that some critics find impressive and inventive. However, reviewers also label the approach as overly formalistic, self‑satisfied, and at times exhibitionist, reducing the perceived artistry. The net impression is a visually bold but unevenly executed aesthetic.
Character & Emotion
When it comes to character portrayal, Whishaw’s performance is highlighted as complex, contradictory, and compelling by several critics. Yet other reviewers call the portrait one‑dimensional and affected, suggesting a lack of emotional resonance. Overall, the acting receives more commendation than criticism, leading to a moderately positive assessment.
Story & Flow
Regarding story and narrative flow, the film attempts a brief, chaotic chronicle of Limonov’s life, which some view as a fleeting groove. Most critics, however, criticize the plot as muddled, lacking coherence, and overly repetitive, failing to provide a satisfying answer to its subject. The result is a predominantly negative perception of the storytelling.
Sensory Experience
In the sensory domain, the movie’s visual palette and sound design receive commendation for their inventive, kaleidoscopic quality and formal vigor. Critics note the striking color choices and atmospheric sound as strengths, with few objections. This consensus yields a relatively high score for the sensory experience.
Rewatch Factor
The rewatch factor is assessed as moderate; while some reviewers acknowledge occasional beguiling moments and a groove that could invite repeat viewings, many cite the film’s irritating, self‑serious tone and narrative shortcomings as deterrents. Consequently, its replay value is perceived as limited.
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