Angels in Paradise
Ангелы в раю
Synopsis
Beginning with perestroika and reaching its peak after the demise of the Soviet Union, pessimistic youth sub-culture films abounded in Russia and the former republics. Anguely V Rayou is another example of these "youth without future" films. Based on the novel Two Notebooks by Piotr Kojevnikov, the action takes place in the Leningrad of 1975, when the "stagnation" era is at its peak. Two teenagers, Micha and Galia, are experiencing a slow death in the slums of the city. Galia's aunt is going crazy in her desperation. Micha's mother is killed by a drunk. One of their friends has committed suicide. These kids are typical of a generation wasted by alcohol and misfortune. Some are bound to become outcasts, some will be destroyed, and others will be sacrificed in Afghanistan. The title is ironic, as there is neither paradise nor angels in this story.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yevgeni Lungin
- Original Title
- Ангелы в раю
- Country of Origin
- Russia, France
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Ognon Pictures, CNC, Trinity Bridge Studio
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Yevgeni Lungin
Department Leadership Roster
Yevgeni Lungin
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Frequently Asked Questions About Angels in Paradise
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What is Angels in Paradise about?
Beginning with perestroika and reaching its peak after the demise of the Soviet Union, pessimistic youth sub-culture films abounded in Russia and the former republics. Anguely V Rayou is another example of these "youth without future" films. Based on the novel Two Notebooks by Piotr Kojevnikov, the action takes place in the Leningrad of 1975, when the "stagnation" era is at its peak. Two teenagers, Micha and Galia, are experiencing a slow death in the slums of the city. Galia's aunt is going crazy in her desperation. Micha's mother is killed by a drunk. One of their friends has committed suicide. These kids are typical of a generation wasted by alcohol and misfortune. Some are bound to become outcasts, some will be destroyed, and others will be sacrificed in Afghanistan. The title is ironic, as there is neither paradise nor angels in this story.
Who directed Angels in Paradise?
Angels in Paradise was directed by Yevgeni Lungin.
Who stars in Angels in Paradise?
The principal cast of Angels in Paradise includes Konstantin Gayokho, Alyona Svintsova, Dinara Drukarova, Andrei Tolubeyev, Olga Volkova.
When was Angels in Paradise released and how long is it?
Angels in Paradise was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.