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Tsar is a 2009 Russian historical drama film directed by Pavel Lungin. The film was presented as part of the Un Certain Regard program at the Cannes Film Festival. It depicts events within Russia’s history.
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info Tsar Specifications
| Country | Russia |
| Year | 2009 |
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Which period of Russian history does Tsar depict?
The 2009 film is set during the reign of Ivan IV, commonly known as Ivan the Terrible, in sixteenth-century Russia. Its central conflict concerns the ruler's violence and the moral resistance of Metropolitan Philip.
Who plays Ivan the Terrible and Metropolitan Philip in Tsar?
Pyotr Mamonov plays Ivan IV, while Oleg Yankovsky plays Metropolitan Philip. Their opposing performances carry the film's main political and religious confrontation.
Who directed Tsar?
Tsar was directed by Pavel Lungin and released in 2009. It is a historical drama that uses stylized violence and religious imagery rather than presenting itself as a neutral documentary.
Was Tsar shown at the Cannes Film Festival?
Yes. The film was presented in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. That festival placement helped identify it as an international art-house historical drama rather than a conventional commercial epic.
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