Russian Ark
(G) Dir. Alexander Sokurov, Russia, 2002. 96 min | Drama, History
Sokurov’s extraordinary masterpiece is a unique journey through time and Russian history. Filmed entirely in the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, this groundbreaking film recreates 300 years of history in a single, unedited, feature length take. Sokurov’s camera glides through 33 rooms of the Hermitage, covering three centuries of Russian history and European art. Re-released in stunning 2K digital in 2016.
