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Strange Night
A student of veterinary and his girlfriend meet Sanja in the park, the wife of his friend. The student starts some sort of romance affair with Sanja, which makes things complicated. Meanwhile, Sanja's husband has mistress as well. One night, Sanja takes the student to her mother's apartment, where they suddenly meet her husband and his mistress. The meeting of four lasts until dawn with fights, hits, reconciliation and a game of cards... After that, everybody decide upon their own future.
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Plot Summary
A cynical ex-convict named Sergey drifts through the decaying St. Petersburg underworld, struggling with his past and attempting to reconnect with his estranged daughter. He becomes entangled in a dangerous game involving a local gangster and a mysterious woman, forcing him to confront his own morality and the brutal realities of his environment.
Critical Reception
Strange Night is a bleak and atmospheric crime drama that garnered attention for its unflinching portrayal of post-Soviet Russia's underbelly. While its raw intensity and bleak outlook were noted, its challenging themes and graphic nature led to mixed reactions, with some critics praising its artistic merit and others finding it overly nihilistic.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gritty realism and stark depiction of social decay.
Criticized for its bleakness and challenging, often disturbing, subject matter.
Noted for its strong performances and atmospheric cinematography.
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Fun Fact
Director Alexei Balabanov would later achieve widespread fame in Russia for his 'Brother' film series, which also explored themes of crime and disillusionment in post-Soviet Russia.
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