The Fugue movie poster

The Fugue

April 1, 1988 1h 16m

Originally released in 1988. The Fugue is a documentary/drama film. directed by Anatoliy Baluev. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Vladimir Steklov, Aleksandr Porokhovshchikov, and Olga Gobzeva

Synopsis

The film is based on the plot of Georgy Nikolaev's short story 'Along the Path of the Indians'. Despite the presence of three actors (appearing as extras), the film contains no dialogue at all — only a musical score. Composed of disjointed fragments of newsreel footage and shot in the style of faded, yellowed film stock, it serves as a philosophical reflection on human life and one's actions in this world.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 1, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 16m 76 minutes total
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Sverdlovsk Film Studio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fugue about?

The film is based on the plot of Georgy Nikolaev's short story 'Along the Path of the Indians'. Despite the presence of three actors (appearing as extras), the film contains no dialogue at all — ...

Who directed The Fugue?

The Fugue was directed by Anatoliy Baluev.

How long is The Fugue?

The Fugue has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).

When was The Fugue released?

The Fugue was released on April 1, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Fugue?

The main cast of The Fugue includes Vladimir Steklov, Aleksandr Porokhovshchikov, Olga Gobzeva.