Civil Status
Гражданское состояние
Synopsis
A brilliant observational documentary filmed at the Civil Registry office in St. Petersburg, where people come to have births, marriages, divorces and deaths registered. 'It’s like a theatre here', one says in the beginning of the film, and it indeed is, the Theater of Life. The young women working in the office have a job that shifts from being verbally attacked and called idiots, to situations where they are subject to flirt, or where they master the happy ceremony of marriage. Faces, joy, sorrow, fun, despair... It’s all very well composed, rhythmical, with atmosphere conveyed, and lives up to what a documentary should be: multilayered and universal. And about Life.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Oberhausen International Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alina Rudnitskaya
- Screenplay & Story
- Alina Rudnitskaya
- Original Score
- Dmitry Aksenov
- Original Title
- Гражданское состояние
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Studio Lendoc
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alina Rudnitskaya
Alina Rudnitskaya
Dmitry Aksenov
Alexander Filippov
Larisa Solovtsova
Alexey Telnov, Vyacheslav Telnov
Department Leadership Roster
Alina Rudnitskaya
Director
Alexander Filippov
Director of Photography
Alina Rudnitskaya
Screenplay
Alexey Telnov
Producer
Vyacheslav Telnov
Producer
Larisa Solovtsova
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Civil Status.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Civil Status
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Civil Status about?
A brilliant observational documentary filmed at the Civil Registry office in St. Petersburg, where people come to have births, marriages, divorces and deaths registered. 'It’s like a theatre here', one says in the beginning of the film, and it indeed is, the Theater of Life. The young women working in the office have a job that shifts from being verbally attacked and called idiots, to situations where they are subject to flirt, or where they master the happy ceremony of marriage. Faces, joy, sorrow, fun, despair... It’s all very well composed, rhythmical, with atmosphere conveyed, and lives up to what a documentary should be: multilayered and universal. And about Life.
Who directed Civil Status?
Civil Status was directed by Alina Rudnitskaya.
Who stars in Civil Status?
The principal cast of Civil Status includes Not specified.
When was Civil Status released and how long is it?
Civil Status was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Civil Status?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Civil Status was composed by Dmitry Aksenov.