Russian Ark (Aleksandr Sokurov; 2002)

A Russian & Soviet Movie Podcast with Ally Pitts

Jonny Tickle, Moscow resident and YouTuber, joins Ally Pitts to discuss this meandering, mysterious walk through Russian history and Saint Petersberg's Hermitage Museum, filmed in a single continuous take.
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Expect SPOILERS from about 38 minutes in until the end.
Russian Ark stars Sergei Dreiden.
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