A Savage

Name: A Savage
Director: Yuri Pavlov
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Released: 2002-01-01
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Sergey Shakurov, Darya Moroz, Irina Rozanova, Rimma Markova, Sergey Nikonenko

2002Dir. Yuri Pavlov1h 40m

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A Savage (2002) brings a unique blend of comedy and romance, grounded in the classic play by Aleksandar Ostrovski. The film's pacing often feels reflective, allowing the audience to soak in the complexities of the aging landowner Aleksandar Ashmetev as he navigates his return to a life he left behind. There's this palpable tension between duty and desire as he informs his wife Maria about his plans to escape to Paris once more. The performances are quite layered; there's a certain depth in the portrayals that makes their interactions feel genuine. The atmosphere oscillates between humor and melancholy, capturing the essence of a man caught between worlds. It's not flashy, but it has that distinct Eastern European charm that gives it character.

Eastern European charmLayered performancesReflective pacing