Fragment of an Empire (1929) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Fragment of an Empire (1929) — Director Frederick Ermler’s last silent feature and the last of four collaborations with actor Fiodor
Fragment of an Empire (1929) Storyline
Director Frederick Ermler’s last silent feature and the last of four collaborations with actor Fiodor Nikitin. Nikitin plays an officer who spends a decade after the Great War as a shell-shocked amnesiac, until a glimpse of a woman through a train window sparks the return of his memory. He makes his way back to St. Petersburg, now Leningrad, a man out of time who struggles to make sense of the new society brought about by the revolution.
Full Cast & Crew
- Fyodor Nikitin as Filimonov
- Lyudmila Semyonova as Filimonov's wife
- Valeri Solovtsov as Filimonov's wife's new husband
- Emil Gal as Passenger in the train
- Yakov Gudkin as The wounded soldier
- Sergei Gerasimov
- Vyacheslav Viskovsky
- Ursula Krug
- Aleksandr Melnikov
- Viktor Portnov as Drunkard
- Boris Feodosyev as Officer
Why Watch Fragment of an Empire?
The Vibe: Fragment of an Empire is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1929. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.7/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with drama-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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