Russian Hamlet

A wordless, emotionally charged ballet film where movement and classical music carry the weight of a fragile mind against a cold world.

Directed by

Boris Eifman

Genres

Drama

Starring

Maria Abashova, Oleg Gabyshev, Lyubov Andreeva

Overview

Film version of Boris Eifman’s ballet, set to music by Beethoven and Mahler, which has been successfully performed on stage for more than twenty years. The choreographer turns to Paul I, one of the most enigmatic figures in Russian history. Confining the production’s timeline to his time as heir to the throne, Eifman depicts Paul’s fate as the tragic confrontation between an extraordinary yet emotionally fragile personality and a hostile world.

How it feels

Measured and demanding.

About

Power, isolation, identity, family

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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