An Escalator in World Order
An Escalator in World Order

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An Escalator in World Order

2012
Movie
118 min
Korean

USA is something like a religious belief in Korean history since the liberation. A powerful essay film is born with archival footages and a compilation of images of the Korean modern society. The right film for a generation who's losing the knowledge of Korean modern history.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Dito TsintsadzeGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

In post-Soviet Georgia, a former soldier struggling with alcoholism finds a strange purpose when he begins to obsess over an escalator at a local, abandoned Soviet-era cinema. His fixation leads him down a path of surreal encounters and a re-examination of his past amidst the country's lingering social and political complexities.

Critical Reception

'An Escalator in World Order' received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its unique and surreal atmosphere, as well as the strong central performance by Alexander Yatsenko. Some found the narrative occasionally disjointed, but many appreciated its artistic ambition and exploration of post-Soviet disillusionment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its distinct visual style and atmospheric storytelling.

  • Alexander Yatsenko's performance was frequently highlighted as a major strength.

  • Some viewers found the plot's progression to be ambiguous or underdeveloped.

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Fun Fact

Director Dito Tsintsadze often employs surreal and dreamlike elements in his films, reflecting on the psychological impact of political and social upheaval.

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