Under Jakob's Ladder

2011 1h 38m EN

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4.5

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★4.5TMDB · 2

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Synopsis

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Based on a true story, 'Under Jakob's Ladder' is a full-length feature film that takes place in the Soviet Union during 1938. Jakob, a former teacher who lost his job due to the new Communist system, can only stand by and watch as the world around him slowly disintegrates and fear and suspicion rule the day. Like most of the men in his village, he soon finds himself in a Soviet prison. But it is there that he discovers that the freedom he craves might actually be found within the walls of his cell.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Christopher Elliott
Nikolai
Sal Rendino
Bruno
Quentin McCuiston
Yasha
Matthew R. Staley
Karl
Sean Patrick Folster
Yosif
Peter Iasillo Jr.
Vovik
Chloe Roe
Marta
Victoria Bundonis
Rachel

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mann Munoz
Writers: R.M.M. Munoz
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mann Munoz, shot by Jake Forsyth. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Miq Munoz. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Mann Munoz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Christopher Elliott and Sal Rendino and Quentin McCuiston carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1518825 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Mann Munoz directs. Jake Forsyth behind the camera. Miq Munoz scores. Mann Munoz cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 15 years ago.
2Directed by Mann Munoz, shot by Jake Forsyth. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Miq Munoz. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Mann Munoz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Christopher Elliott and Sal Rendino and Quentin McCuiston carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt1518825 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.