Taurus
Телец
Synopsis
Unfolding over two days in 1924, the film depicts the dying Lenin, world revolutionary and father of the USSR, now powerless and isolated at his Gorki estate. Cared for by his wife, Nadezhda Krupskaia, sister Maniasha, his German doctor and several attendants, Lenin raves about his diminishing faculties, discusses the deaths of great figures (including Marx), rides a car to a picnic in a meadow and ponders his historic legacy.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aleksandr Sokurov
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuriy Arabov
- Original Score
- Andrey Sigle
- Original Title
- Телец
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, German, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Lenfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aleksandr Sokurov
Yuriy Arabov
Andrey Sigle
Aleksandr Sokurov, Anatoliy Rodionov
Leda Semyonova
Viktor Sergeev, Vladimir Persov
Department Leadership Roster
Yuriy Arabov
Screenplay
Aleksandr Sokurov
Director
Viktor Sergeev
Producer
Lidiya Kryukova
Costume Design
Natalya Kochergina
Production Design
Aleksandr Sokurov
Director of Photography
Leda Semyonova
Editor
Anatoliy Rodionov
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taurus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Taurus about?
Unfolding over two days in 1924, the film depicts the dying Lenin, world revolutionary and father of the USSR, now powerless and isolated at his Gorki estate. Cared for by his wife, Nadezhda Krupskaia, sister Maniasha, his German doctor and several attendants, Lenin raves about his diminishing faculties, discusses the deaths of great figures (including Marx), rides a car to a picnic in a meadow and ponders his historic legacy.
Who directed Taurus?
Taurus was directed by Aleksandr Sokurov.
Who stars in Taurus?
The principal cast of Taurus includes Leonid Mozgovoy, Mariya Kuznetsova, Sergei Razhuk, Natalya Nikulenko, Lev Eliseev.
When was Taurus released and how long is it?
Taurus was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Taurus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Taurus was composed by Andrey Sigle.