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Summerfolk
Representatives of the Russian nobility gathered at the dacha. A young nobleman Vlas, in love with the mistress of the estate, a simpering poetess, a writer who has long stopped writing, a frivolous wife, her lover and a jealous husband. Their lives are measured and unhurried. They talk about nothing, get bored and quarrel, flirt and have fun… But even passionate romances, which are now and then tied up here, usually end at the same time as the holiday season...
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Plot Summary
Set in the summer of 1910, the film depicts the lives of intellectuals and artists spending their holidays in a dacha community. The narrative explores their complex relationships, intellectual debates, and personal struggles against the backdrop of societal change. As the summer unfolds, their idyllic existence is challenged by internal conflicts and external pressures.
Critical Reception
Summerfolk received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its thoughtful exploration of intellectual and social themes, as well as its period detail. Some critics found the pacing slow, while others appreciated its contemplative nature and strong performances.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intellectual depth and character studies.
Appreciated for its faithful depiction of the era.
Some found the film's leisurely pace to be a drawback.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Summerfolk (1995)' on Google is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film is an adaptation of Maxim Gorky's play 'Dachniki' (The Summer Colonists), written in 1904.
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