Duel
Дуэль
Synopsis
The main characters of the film are Zhenya and Volodya: these are young guys from wealthy families who have been friends since childhood, both work in the company of Volodya’s father and are fond of motor sports. Volodya has a bride, Olga, but, as Zhenya becomes aware, she is going to marry solely for selfish ends. A friend refuses to believe it, and then Eugene decides to prevent the tragedy on her own. Mercilessly and publicly, he breaks down the wedding, loses a friend and breaks the heart of Tanya, Olga's sister, who is selflessly and secretly in love with him. The whole story takes place against the backdrop of upheavals within the Zhenya’s family: the mother threw them with her sister Sveta into the care of her father, as a result, Sveta is closed and pathologically unsure of herself, and the imperious father is constantly dissatisfied with his children.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jafar Akhundzade
- Screenplay & Story
- Marietta Zakharyan, Tatyana Artseulova
- Original Score
- Sergey Kristovskiy, Vladimir Kristovskiy
- Original Title
- Дуэль
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- WeiT Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jafar Akhundzade
Marietta Zakharyan, Tatyana Artseulova
Sergey Kristovskiy, Vladimir Kristovskiy
Yuliya Sumachyova, Timur Weinstein, Aleksandr Kushaev
Department Leadership Roster
Yuliya Sumachyova
Producer
Timur Weinstein
Producer
Aleksandr Kushaev
Producer
Marietta Zakharyan
Writer
Jafar Akhundzade
Director
Tatyana Artseulova
Writer
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Duel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Duel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Duel about?
The main characters of the film are Zhenya and Volodya: these are young guys from wealthy families who have been friends since childhood, both work in the company of Volodya’s father and are fond of motor sports. Volodya has a bride, Olga, but, as Zhenya becomes aware, she is going to marry solely for selfish ends. A friend refuses to believe it, and then Eugene decides to prevent the tragedy on her own. Mercilessly and publicly, he breaks down the wedding, loses a friend and breaks the heart of Tanya, Olga's sister, who is selflessly and secretly in love with him. The whole story takes place against the backdrop of upheavals within the Zhenya’s family: the mother threw them with her sister Sveta into the care of her father, as a result, Sveta is closed and pathologically unsure of herself, and the imperious father is constantly dissatisfied with his children.
Who directed Duel?
Duel was directed by Jafar Akhundzade.
Who stars in Duel?
The principal cast of Duel includes Aleksandr Yakovlev, Nino Ninidze, Anatoliy Rudenko, Lyanka Gryu, Irina Tsyvina.
When was Duel released and how long is it?
Duel was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Duel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Duel was composed by Sergey Kristovskiy, Vladimir Kristovskiy.