Taurus
Originally released in 2001. Taurus is a drama film. directed by Aleksandr Sokurov.
Starring Leonid Mozgovoy, Mariya Kuznetsova, and Sergei Razhuk
Synopsis
Unfolding over two days in 1924, the film depicts the dying Lenin, world revolutionary and father of the USSR, now powerless and isolated at his Gorki estate. Cared for by his wife, Nadezhda Krupskaia, sister Maniasha, his German doctor and several attendants, Lenin raves about his diminishing faculties, discusses the deaths of great figures (including Marx), rides a car to a picnic in a meadow and ponders his historic legacy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 24, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (27 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Russia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Gosfilmfond Russia
- Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation
- Lenfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taurus about?
Unfolding over two days in 1924, the film depicts the dying Lenin, world revolutionary and father of the USSR, now powerless and isolated at his Gorki estate. Cared for by his wife, Nadezhda Krupsk...
Who directed Taurus?
Taurus was directed by Aleksandr Sokurov.
How long is Taurus?
Taurus has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Taurus released?
Taurus was released on February 24, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Taurus?
The main cast of Taurus includes Leonid Mozgovoy, Mariya Kuznetsova, Sergei Razhuk, Natalya Nikulenko, Lev Eliseev.