Simple Elegy
Простая элегия
Synopsis
The office of the President of Lithuania, 1990. Inside, silence reigns, contrasting to the shouting of the crowds outside the windows of the governmental building. At the same time, this silence is mirrored by the intense silence of several women, whose faces remain on the screen for a long time. The silence is broken by music. The President plays the piano.
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- Director
- Aleksandr Sokurov
- Screenplay & Story
- Aleksandr Sokurov
- Original Title
- Простая элегия
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aleksandr Sokurov
Aleksandr Sokurov
Raisa Lisova
Department Leadership Roster
Raisa Lisova
Editor
Aleksandr Sokurov
Director
Aleksandr Sokurov
Writer
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What is Simple Elegy about?
The office of the President of Lithuania, 1990. Inside, silence reigns, contrasting to the shouting of the crowds outside the windows of the governmental building. At the same time, this silence is mirrored by the intense silence of several women, whose faces remain on the screen for a long time. The silence is broken by music. The President plays the piano.
Who directed Simple Elegy?
Simple Elegy was directed by Aleksandr Sokurov.
Who stars in Simple Elegy?
The principal cast of Simple Elegy includes Aleksandr Sokurov.
When was Simple Elegy released and how long is it?
Simple Elegy was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 18m.