About the Film
Based on the play Boris Godunov by Alexander Pushkin, Dmitry Krymov’s Boris is a metaphor about the fate of Russia, its rulers and eternal values, subverting its ideas behind the cover of Pushkin’s text to show a direct line of the current governance of Russia with its imperial past, as well as all the myths on which Russian identity now rests. A flying raven, a poet, a folk choir, saints and sinners, living and dead - all come to life in the twilight of the Provision Warehouses of the Moscow Museum in this new interpretation of a classic work by one of the world’s most renowned stage directors.
✨ The Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: Boris is a captivating and well-crafted entertainment movie from 2021. Directed by Dmitry Krymov, and starring Timofey Tribuntsev, Viktoriya Isakova, Mariya Smolnikova Based on the play Boris Godunov by Alexander Pushkin, Dmitry Krymov’s Boris is a metaphor about the fate of Russia, its rulers and eternal values, subverting its ideas behind the cover of Pushkin’s text to show a direct line of the current governance of Russia with its imperial past, as well as all the myths on which Russian identity now rests.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies, Boris deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Production Specs
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Timofey Tribuntsev
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Viktoriya Isakova
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