Oriental Elegy
Originally released in 1996. Oriental Elegy is a documentary film. directed by Aleksandr Sokurov. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Aleksandr Sokurov
Synopsis
A surreal journey of a displaced spirit as he wanders in the interminable darkness through the temporal landscape of a quaint and isolated feudal-era fishing village. Guided by a series of faintly illuminated rooms, the wandering spirit comes upon ancient souls who take on physical forms as they recount their personal stories of daily existence, loss, and tragedy in the peasant community. Intrigued by his initial visit to a curiously distracted elderly woman, the spirit returns to her home in order to ask a fundamental question - "What is happiness?" - an existential query that is innocently answered with innate humility and accepted unknowingness.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 26, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
0h 45m
45 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (15 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Japan
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- NHK
- Severny Fond
- Lenfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oriental Elegy about?
A surreal journey of a displaced spirit as he wanders in the interminable darkness through the temporal landscape of a quaint and isolated feudal-era fishing village. Guided by a series of faintly ...
Who directed Oriental Elegy?
Oriental Elegy was directed by Aleksandr Sokurov.
How long is Oriental Elegy?
Oriental Elegy has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
When was Oriental Elegy released?
Oriental Elegy was released on April 26, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Oriental Elegy?
The main cast of Oriental Elegy includes Aleksandr Sokurov.