Father And Son (DVD)

Chris,

You don't speak Russian? How can you review this movie, then?



All kidding aside, I thought that you wrote a wonderful review. It must've been at least a tad difficult writing about your own life, but introducing personal experiences often strengthens reviews. I really appreciated the insight that you offered concerning this movie.

Eddie

You really liked Russian Ark, so did I, because of its cinimatic achievement and what it showed about Russian history. I only wish I could show it in a class without kids sleeping left and right. I will check this title out at as soon as I can.

Thank You;)

I don't know how old your students are but I've been in graduate film school for three years now and I definitely now what you're talking about. It's unfortunate that so many younger viewers have so little curiousity about films that are even slightly different than the standard multiplex fare. The film studies professors at the school often complain about how they can't get students to watch anything in black and white or in a foreign language. I'd also add in "anything that isn't cut rapid-fire quick." Students at school leave screenings of "old movies" in droves once they sign the attendance sheet. And these are film students!

All I can say is, you should feel good if you pique so much as one student's interest by challenging them with works like Russian Ark. I started off watching the multiplex schlock just like everyone else. A few key films, a few nudges from some people I trusted and suddenly a whole new world of film experience opened up for me.

Besides, all you have to do is tell them that Russian Ark is filmed by the same cameraman that did Run Lola Run. That's new enough and hip enough to grab their interest.