Robert. A Fortunate Life
Робер. Счастливая жизнь
Synopsis
Aleksander Sokurov brings the treasures of the Hermitage back into the light by making films about artists and their paintings. He has chosen the painter Hubert Robert, who spent a long time in Italy, and whose preference was for creating ancient ruined landscapes and naturalistic portrayals of times past. He was successful with the wealthy, who bought his works from him. The camera pans across the paintings while Sokurov speaks of a happy era, when the artist was at one with the spirit of the times, and agreed with the taste of his clients. Just how far removed from us this is, is shown by pictures of a "Nô" performance which are inter-cut on the screen. No words are necessary to describe what everybody knows today.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aleksandr Sokurov
- Screenplay & Story
- Aleksandr Sokurov
- Original Score
- Sergei Yevtushenko
- Original Title
- Робер. Счастливая жизнь
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Studio "Hermitage Bridge", The Northern Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aleksandr Sokurov
Aleksandr Sokurov
Sergei Yevtushenko
Alexey Fedorov
Leda Semyonova
Andrey Deryabin
Department Leadership Roster
Aleksandr Sokurov
Director
Alexey Fedorov
Director of Photography
Andrey Deryabin
Producer
Aleksandr Sokurov
Writer
Leda Semyonova
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Robert. A Fortunate Life.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Robert. A Fortunate Life.
Other Videos
Similar Titles to Robert. A Fortunate Life
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.5
6.0
6.0
8.0
7.5
6.7Anime
6.0
8.0
6.0
7.0
6.8
More Like Robert. A Fortunate Life
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Robert. A Fortunate Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Robert. A Fortunate Life about?
Aleksander Sokurov brings the treasures of the Hermitage back into the light by making films about artists and their paintings. He has chosen the painter Hubert Robert, who spent a long time in Italy, and whose preference was for creating ancient ruined landscapes and naturalistic portrayals of times past. He was successful with the wealthy, who bought his works from him. The camera pans across the paintings while Sokurov speaks of a happy era, when the artist was at one with the spirit of the times, and agreed with the taste of his clients. Just how far removed from us this is, is shown by pictures of a "Nô" performance which are inter-cut on the screen. No words are necessary to describe what everybody knows today.
Who directed Robert. A Fortunate Life?
Robert. A Fortunate Life was directed by Aleksandr Sokurov.
Who stars in Robert. A Fortunate Life?
The principal cast of Robert. A Fortunate Life includes Aleksandr Sokurov.
When was Robert. A Fortunate Life released and how long is it?
Robert. A Fortunate Life was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Robert. A Fortunate Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Robert. A Fortunate Life was composed by Sergei Yevtushenko.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Robert. A Fortunate Life?
Robert. A Fortunate Life holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).