Silver Skates

"A Magical Journey Awaits You!"

2020 2h 16m RU

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7.5

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★7.5TMDB · 318

AdventureDramaRomanceHistoryCrimeFamily

Synopsis

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1899, the Christmas-time St.Petersburg. Ice-covered rivers and canals of the capital seethe with festive activities. On the eve of the new century those who should not be destined to meet, come together. They are people from different worlds: Matvey, the son of a lamplighter, whose only treasure is his silver-plated skates; Alice is the daughter of a high-ranking official dreaming of science. Each of them has his own difficult life-story, but having accidentally met they rush forward together in pursuit of their dreams.

“A Magical Journey Awaits You!”

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Cast

Fedor Fedotov
Matvey
Sonia Priss
Alisa
Aleksey Guskov
Nikolai Nikolaevitch
Yuri Kolokolnikov
Velikiy Knyaz
Severija Janušauskaitė
Severina
Kirill Zaytsev
Arkadiy
Yura Borisov
Alex
Aleksandra Revenko
Margo

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michael Lockshin
Writers: Roman Kantor
Languages: English, Russian
Countries: Russia

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Russian.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael Lockshin, shot by Igor Grinyakin. 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 Guy Farley. 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 Dmitry Slobtsov shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Fedor Fedotov and Sonia Priss and Aleksey Guskov carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A Magical Journey Awaits You!".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt10525672 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Michael Lockshin directs. Igor Grinyakin behind the camera. Guy Farley scores. Dmitry Slobtsov cuts. Produced in Russia. Dialogue in English, Russian.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 6 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Russian.
3Directed by Michael Lockshin, shot by Igor Grinyakin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Guy Farley. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Dmitry Slobtsov shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Fedor Fedotov and Sonia Priss and Aleksey Guskov carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "A Magical Journey Awaits You!".
8IMDB entry: tt10525672 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Igor Grinyakin
Original score: Guy Farley
Editing: Dmitry Slobtsov
Production design: Aleksandr Zagoskin
Costume design: Tatyana Patrakhaltseva
Makeup / hair: Tamara Frid
Runtime: 136 min · 2h 16m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $7,099,734
Original language: RU
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: Silver Skates (2020)

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badelf2022-01-02
★ 9/10
Sometimes, you just can't beat the Russians at anything. This movie is perfect. The sets and production are off the charts. The directing is phenomenal. The acting is flawless. Okay, the story is maybe a little plain, nonetheless, it's enjoyable to watch. THIS is a Christmas movie - not that crap Hollywood does these days.

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