Sententia
Originally released in 2020. Sententia is a drama/history film. directed by Dmitry Rudakov.
Starring Alexandr Ryazantsev, Pavel Tabakov, and Fyodor Lavrov
Synopsis
Devoted to the last days of Soviet writer, poet, and Gulag survivor Varlam Shalamov, this film follows the efforts of two of Shalamov’s most devoted admirers to preserve the author’s legacy. Having lost his sight and hearing and living in a retirement home, he carried on doing the only thing that mattered to him — writing — until his final breath. This film is a testament to the value of writings that tell the unpalatable truths of the 20th century. To evoke the gritty texture of the Soviet world, Sententia is shot on 16mm black and white film.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 17, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Russia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Rock Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sententia about?
Devoted to the last days of Soviet writer, poet, and Gulag survivor Varlam Shalamov, this film follows the efforts of two of Shalamov’s most devoted admirers to preserve the author’s legacy. Ha...
Who directed Sententia?
Sententia was directed by Dmitry Rudakov.
How long is Sententia?
Sententia has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Sententia released?
Sententia was released on December 17, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sententia?
The main cast of Sententia includes Alexandr Ryazantsev, Pavel Tabakov, Fyodor Lavrov, Ivan Krasko, Alyona Konstantinova.