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A Dream Longer Than the Night
In this heady, phantasmagoric fairy tale, a young girl comes face to face with a friendly dragon and a magnanimous witch. Upon the witch granting the girl’s wish to become a young woman, this surrealist chronicle follows the precocious Camélia on a series of quests in pursuit of love.
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Plot Summary
Set during the tumultuous years of the Russian Revolution and Civil War, this film follows the life of a young woman named Anya. She navigates profound personal loss and societal upheaval, grappling with her identity and survival in a world fractured by conflict. Her journey is marked by resilience and a search for meaning amidst the brutality of war and the dawn of a new era.
Critical Reception
Considered a significant, albeit somber, work of Soviet cinema, 'A Dream Longer Than the Night' was praised for its artistic merit and poignant portrayal of a difficult historical period. While its critical acclaim within the Soviet Union was considerable, its international distribution and reception were more limited, often overshadowed by other contemporary films.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sensitive direction and powerful lead performance.
Noted for its unflinching depiction of the human cost of revolution.
Seen as a visually striking and emotionally resonant historical drama.
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Fun Fact
The film was initially shelved by Soviet censors for several years after its completion, only receiving a wider release much later.
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