Rent A Gentle Creature (2017)

3.3 of 5 from 95 ratings
2h 23min
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Synopsis:
Loosely adapted from the short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky, the film concerns the 'gentle creature' of the title, played by Vasilina Makovtseva. A parcel sent to her imprisoned husband is returned undelivered, prompting her to travel from her rural home to the remote region in Siberia where he is being held in the hope of an explanation. But this seemingly simple task becomes an infinitely difficult challenge taking on Kafkaesque proportions.
Actors:
, , , Vasilina Makovtseva, , , , Roza Khayrullina, , , Marina Kleshcheva, , , Alisa Kravtsova, , Sergey Fedorov, Anton Makushin
Directors:
Producers:
Marianne Slot
Writers:
Sergey Loznitsa
Aka:
Krotkaya
Genres:
Drama
Collections:
Cinema Paradiso's Euro 24 Film Festival
BBFC:
Release Date:
Not released
Run Time:
143 minutes
BBFC:
Release Date:
20/08/2018
Run Time:
143 minutes
Languages:
Russian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Russian LPCM Stereo
Subtitles:
English
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.67:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Interview with writer-director Sergei Loznitsa
  • Brand-new appreciation by writer and critic Peter Hames
  • Theatrical Trailer

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Reviews (4) of A Gentle Creature

A Gentle Creature - A Gentle Creature review by drwho

Spoiler Alert
05/09/2018

I really enjoyed this,its a long hard watch but worth it,one for the true fans of gritty movies,worth a watch for sure

2 out of 3 members found this review helpful.

A gentle creature - anything but a gentle watch - SPOILER REVIEW - A Gentle Creature review by KS

Spoiler Alert
18/09/2020

I found this a riveting piece of cinema, keeping me hooked till the end. The eerie foreboding sense of doom was never far away and somehow heightened by what I would describe as bright, large vista cinematography which still managed to match the sense of loneliness of the main character even when surrounded by her fellow citizens for the majority of the film. The editing helped here too, the slightly longer scenes keeping me on tenterhooks as to what would next befall the gentle creature.

As a carefully crafted piece that purports to show the inhumanity of modern Russia I think this worked to show this very well. Some highlights (highlight meaning how well this worked as cinema as opposed to making me feel good because there was precious little of that anywhere) were the singer on the train; what a voice! And the monologue by the human rights worker; it just felt crushing and even though I know this is exactly as the director intended, it was still a thought-provoking piece of cinema and made you think about how inhumane and cruel people can be.

***SPOILERS***

I have read about criticisms about the end sequence but don't have a problem with it at all; the human rights worker scene above was still resonating in my mind as I saw the final sequence unfold and for me I did link what happens to the main character (which is important to feel) rather than only being a metaphor for the rape of the people by those in power.

A film that leaves you subdued for some time afterward but it will definitely make me want to seek out the director's other films too.

2 out of 3 members found this review helpful.

And now for something different, in a good way! - A Gentle Creature review by TE

Spoiler Alert
23/09/2020

A fascinating film that challenges the audience in brave and interesting ways. Very much a film for people who believe that one of the functions of art is to disturb us and make us think.

The story in itself is very absorbing and is enhanced by some excellent cinematography. It is hard to write about 'A Gentle Creature' without giving away key elements of the narrative, but suffice to say that much of the final 20-25 minutes is taken up with a dream sequence that has divided critics.

Personally, I did find this sequence too much of a jarring change from the highly realistic body of the film. However, it is just an exaggerated version of the critique of modern Russia that is the theme of the whole movie, so it is at least consistent.

There are many haunting sequences in 'A Gentle Creature', and Loznitsa is definitely "one to watch" in terms of groundbreaking World Cinema.

The disc contains an interview with him, and a very useful talk by a UK film writer.

1 out of 2 members found this review helpful.

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