THE ISLAND
Genre
Drama
Number of episodes
1
Length
114
Director
Pavel Lungin
Cast
P. Mamonov, V. Sukhorukov, D. Djuzhev, N. Usatova, Yu. Kuznetsov, V. Isakova
Hiding from a terrible sin committed three decades before, Father Anatoly finds refuge in a small Orthodox monastery on a deserted island. There the ascetic suffers, praying God will forgive him for his crimes. In addition, he performs miracles for the few visitors who manage to find their way thereuntil one day, the tables turn and it is he who is the recipient of a miracle.
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FAJR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, IRAN, 2008Best Film (Spiritual Cinema Competition) -
NIKA AWARDS, RUSSIA, 2007Best Film, Best Director (Pavel Lungin), Best Cinematography (Andrey Zhigalov), Best Actor (Pyotr Mamonov), Best Supporting Actor (Victor Sukhorukov) -
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, USA, 2007World Cinema Dramatic (Nominated) -
GOLDEN EAGLE AWARDS, RUSSIA, 2007Best Film of the Year, Best Supporting Actor (Victor Sukhorukov), Best Cinematography (Andrey Zhigalov), Best Screenplay (Lmitry Sobolev), Best Director (Pavel Lungin), Best Actor (Pyotr Mamonov) -
VENICE FILM FESTIVAL, ITALY, 2006Closing Night Film -
KINOTAVR, RUSSIA, 2006Opening Night Film
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