View Full Version : "Russian Ark" Out on DVD


Paul Tauger
October 6th, 2003, 09:33 PM
"Russian Ark" is a film shot on HD video. Shot entirely in the Hermitage in St. Petersberg, it traces 300 years of Russian history. The amazing thing about it is that it was shot in one continuous 84-minute take -- no cuts at all.

It's out on DVD, and worth renting, even if you've already seen it. There's a very interesting 45-minute "making of" featurette on the DVD which provides some intriguing glimpses into the production process.

Keith Loh
October 6th, 2003, 10:12 PM
I think it's very funny that the DVD is chapterized.

Shawn Mielke
October 6th, 2003, 11:12 PM
I've been waiting for this one to come out (on dvd), and I don't say this much any more. Didn't realize it was shot on HD.

Keith Loh
October 6th, 2003, 11:15 PM
I bought the DVD. It has an honoured place in my library.