Russian Snark
“When you're making the film of your life, it's easy to lose the plot!”
Synopsis
Misha (Stephen Papps), a once celebrated filmmaker who has fallen on hard times, resolves to leave his homeland in search of a film-friendly country where he can pursue his career. With his wife Nadia (Elena Stejko) in tow he sets sail from Russia in a tiny lifeboat, drifting cross the Pacific to finally arrive in New Zealand. Before long Misha realises that New Zealand is no more receptive to his ideas and aesthetic than Russia. Yet he perseveres with his experimental film, ignoring his wife’s pleas to find work. Misha increasingly withdraws into himself, and his relationship with Nadia collapses. Alone, his obsessions take hold and he steadily descends into madness. Only a chance encounter with a young Polynesian woman saves him from the ultimate act of self-destruction. His friendship with Roseanna (Stephanie Tauevihi) inspires a re-awakening, as he begins to reconnect with the world around him.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-30
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Sinclair
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Sinclair
- Original Title
- Russian Snark
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Godzone Pictures Ltd
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Stephen Sinclair
Stephen Sinclair
Liz DiFiore
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Liz DiFiore
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Stephen Sinclair
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What is Russian Snark about?
Misha (Stephen Papps), a once celebrated filmmaker who has fallen on hard times, resolves to leave his homeland in search of a film-friendly country where he can pursue his career. With his wife Nadia (Elena Stejko) in tow he sets sail from Russia in a tiny lifeboat, drifting cross the Pacific to finally arrive in New Zealand. Before long Misha realises that New Zealand is no more receptive to his ideas and aesthetic than Russia. Yet he perseveres with his experimental film, ignoring his wife’s pleas to find work. Misha increasingly withdraws into himself, and his relationship with Nadia collapses. Alone, his obsessions take hold and he steadily descends into madness. Only a chance encounter with a young Polynesian woman saves him from the ultimate act of self-destruction. His friendship with Roseanna (Stephanie Tauevihi) inspires a re-awakening, as he begins to reconnect with the world around him.
Who directed Russian Snark?
Russian Snark was directed by Stephen Sinclair.
Who stars in Russian Snark?
The principal cast of Russian Snark includes Stephen Papps, Elena Stejko, Stephanie Tauevihi, Rene Naufahu, Peter Rowley.
When was Russian Snark released and how long is it?
Russian Snark was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.