The Hermitage Dwellers
Originally released in 2006. The Hermitage Dwellers is a documentary film. directed by Aliona van der Horst. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
As much about the people who work in Russia's renowned museum as it is about the glorious art works housed in this St. Petersburg institution. We meet with several "Hermitage-niks"—including Olga Bogdanova, the head of museum maintenance, icon curator Alexandra Kostsova, museum attendant Valentina Barbashova, and art handler Vadim Kuptsov, among others—each of whom explains their own very personal reasons for considering the palace of Catherine the Great their "home."
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- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hermitage Dwellers about?
As much about the people who work in Russia's renowned museum as it is about the glorious art works housed in this St. Petersburg institution. We meet with several "Hermitage-niks"—including Olga...
Who directed The Hermitage Dwellers?
The Hermitage Dwellers was directed by Aliona van der Horst.
How long is The Hermitage Dwellers?
The Hermitage Dwellers has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was The Hermitage Dwellers released?
The Hermitage Dwellers was released on March 9, 2006 in theaters.