Confession

A slow, austere meditation on confinement and duty, watching the endless Arctic sea and listening to men reflect on their narrow lives.

Created by

Aleksandr Sokurov

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Aleksandr Borisov

Tagline

A new form of spiritual cinema.

Overview

Originally aired on Russian television, this five-part semi-documentary series tells the story of a Russian naval commander in charge of an Arctic-based ship. The film provokes a meditation on solitude and isolation, while revealing the daily duties associated with the ship. Voice-over narration by the commander, other sailors, and even a third-person voice provide the “confession” of the title.

How it feels

Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Isolation, loneliness, work, faith

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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