The Role
Originally released in 2013. The Role is a drama film. directed by Konstantin Lopushansky. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Maria Järvenhelmi, Maksim Sukhanov, and Leonid Mozgovoy
Synopsis
The Role is about a brilliant actor in revolutionary Russia who takes on the greatest role of his life - the role of another man. Influenced by the ideas of symbolism and the Silver Age, he decides to slip into the life of his doppelganger – a revolutionary leader in the new Soviet Russia. First intrigued, then obsessed, he flings himself into the role and lives it to the hilt… even when the play of the life he is writing heads towards a tragic finale. Based on true incidents in the lives of Russia’s symbolists, this gripping film explores how far one man will go for the role of a lifetime.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 10, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (15 votes)
Budget
$2.5M
Production budget
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Belarus
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
- Budget
- $2,480,000
Production Companies
- Proline Film
- The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Belarus
- Eurimages
- Finnish Film Foundation
- Bufo
- Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation
- Belarusfilm
- Kinostudiya Golos
- Lenfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Role about?
The Role is about a brilliant actor in revolutionary Russia who takes on the greatest role of his life - the role of another man. Influenced by the ideas of symbolism and the Silver Age, he decides...
Who directed The Role?
The Role was directed by Konstantin Lopushansky.
How long is The Role?
The Role has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
When was The Role released?
The Role was released on February 10, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Role?
The main cast of The Role includes Maria Järvenhelmi, Maksim Sukhanov, Leonid Mozgovoy, Yuriy Itskov, Boris Kamorzin.