Oriental Elegy
Apr 26, 1996 · 45m
Director
Aleksandr SokurovOverview
A surreal journey of a displaced spirit as he wanders in the interminable darkness through the temporal landscape of a quaint and isolated feudal-era fishing village. Guided by a series of faintly illuminated rooms, the wandering spirit comes upon ancient souls who take on physical forms as they recount their personal stories of daily existence, loss, and tragedy in the peasant community. Intrigued by his initial visit to a curiously distracted elderly woman, the spirit returns to her home in order to ask a fundamental question - "What is happiness?" - an existential query that is innocently answered with innate humility and accepted unknowingness.
Cast of Oriental Elegy
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About Oriental Elegy
What is Oriental Elegy about?
A surreal journey of a displaced spirit as he wanders in the interminable darkness through the temporal landscape of a quaint and isolated feudal-era fishing village. Guided by a series of faintly illuminated rooms, the wandering spirit comes upon ancient souls who take on physical forms as they recount their personal stories of daily existence, loss, and tragedy in the peasant community…
When was Oriental Elegy released?
Oriental Elegy was released on April 26, 1996.
How long is Oriental Elegy?
Oriental Elegy runs 45 minutes.
Who directed Oriental Elegy?
Oriental Elegy was directed by Aleksandr Sokurov.
Who is in the cast of Oriental Elegy?
The cast of Oriental Elegy includes Aleksandr Sokurov (Narrator (voice) (uncredited)).