In the Dark

2004 0h 41m RU

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 10

Documentary

Synopsis

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Low key documentary recording the daily life of an elderly blind man in Russia.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sergei Dvortsevoy
Writers: Sergei Dvortsevoy
Languages: Russian
Countries: Russia, Finland, France, Sweden

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RUNTIME

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Tight 41-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 22 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: Russia, Finland, France, Sweden.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sergei Dvortsevoy, shot by Anatoly Petriga. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0417226 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Sergei Dvortsevoy directs. Anatoly Petriga behind the camera. Sergei Dvortsevoy cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Russia, Finland, France, Sweden. Dialogue in Russian.

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1Tight 41-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 22 years ago.
3International production across 4 countries: Russia, Finland, France, Sweden.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Sergei Dvortsevoy, shot by Anatoly Petriga. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Sergei Dvortsevoy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7IMDB entry: tt0417226 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.