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Dreams about Alfeoni
Alexander Alekseev, Alyosha, Alfeoni ... artist, animator, inventor. The author of "Night on Bald Mountain" — one of the most mysterious films in the history of animation and the inventor of a unique device — a needle screen . He did the first color commercials and the prologue to the Orson Welles film "The Trial". He made dreams come true and subordinated reality to his own imagination.
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Plot Summary
A former boxer, now a petty criminal, finds himself entangled in a series of violent events after his girlfriend goes missing. He embarks on a desperate search through the criminal underworld of St. Petersburg, confronting dangerous figures and his own past. As the lines between reality and hallucination blur, he must fight for survival and the faint hope of finding her.
Critical Reception
Dreams about Alfeoni received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Balabanov's signature gritty style and Makovetsky's intense performance. Some found the narrative bleak and overly violent, while others appreciated its unflinching portrayal of societal decay and existential despair.
What Reviewers Say
Visually striking with a brutal, uncompromising atmosphere.
Features a powerful central performance from Sergey Makovetsky.
Narrative can be difficult to follow and excessively grim for some viewers.
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Fun Fact
Director Alexey Balabanov was known for his distinctive and often controversial cinematic style, frequently exploring themes of crime, violence, and Russian identity in his films.
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