Burnt by the Sun (1994) Synopsis & Summary

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Stalinist Russia, circa 1930, is recreated in this Russian-French film that focuses on a small, elite gathering of family and friends who appreciate the idealism of Stalin's visions because they do not have to experience its darker side of gulags and purges. The story focuses upon a single day in Soviet revolutionary hero Serguei Kotov's life. Kotov lives an idyllic country life with his lovely wife Maroussia, and their feisty daughter Nadia. He is highly respected by the locals. On this day, the Kotovs are visited by the roguishly handsome Dimitri, who was a former lover of Maroussia. Dimitri is on a dark mission that may have profound effects on Kotov's peaceful, happy, and idealistic existence. - Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

Starring:

Nikita Mikhalkov, Oleg Menshikov, Ingeborga Dapkunaite, Vladimir Ilyin, Vyacheslav Tikhonov

DVD Release Date:

07/15/2003

MPAA Reasons:

for some language and sexuality.

Run Time:

152 min.

Production Co.:

Caméra One, Studio Trite

Director(s):

Nikita Mikhalkov