Russian Ark (2002): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Russian Ark is a 2002 historical drama directed by Aleksandr Sokurov. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $8.7 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Visions Award at the TIFF 2002. Critics gave it 87 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Aleksandr Sokurov
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Wellspring Media
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Russian Ark About?
The premise of Russian Ark without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A captivating French aristocrat finds himself on a unique and dreamlike journey through the opulent Peterhof Palace. He travels through time, witnessing pivotal moments and figures in Russian history as he moves through a lavish masquerade ball. The film offers a breathtaking visual experience, seamlessly blending historical reenactments with a single, continuous take, creating a truly mesmerizing cinematic odyssey.
Russian Ark Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- museum
- single take
- russian history
- long take
- experimental film
- 19th century
- painting
- 18th century
- winter palace
- shot in a single take
- subjective camera
- symbolism
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- dancing
- steadicam
- catherine the great character
- czar nicholas i character
- czar nicholas ii character
- peter the great character
- hermitage saint petersburg
- saint petersburg russia
- 20th century
- epic history
- unnamed protagonist
- hermitage museum
- saint petersburg
- petrograd
- leningrad
- northwestern federal district
- northwest russia
- european russia
- russia
- eastern europe
- europe
- czarina alexandra of russia character
- one continuous shot
- art
- imperial family
- soviet union
- tsarist russia
- surrealism
- statue
- snow
- russian revolution
- russian orthodox
- revolutionary
- porcelain
- peasant
- parquetry
- painter
- opulence
The Director of Russian Ark
Directed by Aleksandr Sokurov.
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Director Aleksandr Sokurov
More from Aleksandr Sokurov
More films directed by Aleksandr Sokurov, best-rated first: The Sun, Alexandra, Father and Son and Francofonia.
Russian Ark Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Russian Ark 87 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 87 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 73% User score
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Russian Ark Plot Summary
What happens in Russian Ark from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a cold winter’s day, a group of men and women arrive in a horse-drawn carriage at a lesser-known entrance of the Winter Palace to partake in a grand ball hosted by Emperor Alexander I. The first-person narrator encounters a mysterious and ethereal figure referred to as “the European,” seemingly reflecting the personality of a 19th-century French diplomat, possibly the Marquis de Custine. With a strong disdain for the Russian essence, he claims that Russians lack the ability to appreciate or create beauty, unlike their European counterparts, as evidenced by the luxurious treasures surrounding them.
Full summary
The whole story of Russian Ark, scene by scene
Russian Ark Box Office
Russian Ark grossed $8.7 million worldwide. $3 million came from the US and Canada and $5.6 million (65%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$8.7M
- US & Canada
- $3M
- International
- $5.6M
Russian Ark Awards & Nominations
Russian Ark won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Visions Award at the TIFF 2002.
1 win1 nomination1 ceremony
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TIFF 2002 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Visions Award – Aleksandr Sokurov
Russian Ark Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Brian Trenchard-Smith on RUSSIAN ARK
How Well Do You Know Russian Ark?
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 is the primary setting of 'Russian Ark'?
Cars in Russian Ark
10 cars on screen, including the 1992 GAZ 31029 Volga and the 2000 GAZ 3110 Volga.
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1992 GAZ 31029 Volga Minor role -
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1983 Mercedes-Benz 250 Lang W123 Minor role
Russian Ark Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “L'arca russa” and “Russkiy kovcheg”.
- Also known as
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- L'arca russa
- Russkiy kovcheg
- Russkij Kovčeg
- 러시아 방주
- Arca Russa
- L'Arche russe
- El arca rusa
- Den ryska arken
- 俄罗斯方舟
- תיבה רוסית
- Ρωσική Κιβωτός
- Rosyjska arka
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- Az orosz bárka
- Venäjän arkki, რუსული კიდობანი
- Ruská archa
- 創世紀
- エルミタージュ幻想
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Movies Like Russian Ark
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including In One Breath: Alexander Sokurov’s Russian Ark, The Dream of Russia and Anastasia.
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In One Breath: Alexander Sokurov’s Russian Ark 2003 -
The Dream of Russia 1992 -
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Catherine the Great 2019 -
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The Russian Revolution 2017 -
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The Children Play Russian 1993 -
A Russian Youth 2020
Russian Ark FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of Russian Ark, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Russian Ark?
Russian Ark runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Russian Ark released?
Russian Ark was released on November 29, 2002.
Who directed Russian Ark?
Russian Ark was directed by Aleksandr Sokurov.
More films by Aleksandr Sokurov How much did Russian Ark make at the box office?
Russian Ark grossed $8.7 million worldwide ($3 million domestic, $5.6 million international).
How is Russian Ark rated?
Russian Ark has 87 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
What awards did Russian Ark win?
Russian Ark won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Visions Award at the TIFF 2002.
Does Russian Ark have a post-credit scene?
No. Russian Ark has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Russian Ark in?
The original language of Russian Ark is Russian.
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