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Pasolini does Russian Civil War?

Posted by Victor Khomenko on October 27, 2010 at 06:44:46:
I have to admit - of all the films on Russian Civil War, The Red and the White might be the most unusual one... and I suspect I have seen hundreds such works. It has been reviewed here before, so I will not go into any great detail, sufficient to say that it creates strong impact, its mesmerizing aura will be with you for a while. Includes a wonderful cast with many great Russian actors - I don't know if anyone noticed Nikita Mikhalkov in his small role?

What captures your attention is the overwhelming sense of boredom the participants exhibit in the middle of all the mayhem - they kill with no emotions, and they also show no emotions while in turn being killed. The sense of confusion and lost focus is intertwined with utmost bravery and abandon, and creates an almost playful atmosphere, bringing the memories of the most horrific scenes of Salo.

All told - a VERY interesting film, and at a risk of sounding like a broken record - once again the familiarity with region's history is mandatory for its full appreciation.