About Love (Russian: О любви), directed by Vladimir Bortko, is a 2017 Russian romantic drama film that highlights the challenges of love, loyalty, and self-actualization. The ensemble cast includes Anya Chipovskaya, Dmitriy Pevtsov, and Aleksey Chadov who all display their talent.
Overview
Nina (Anya Chipovskaya) is both good looking as well as smart. She is married to Sinologist Aleksandr (Aleksey Chadov), a marriage that though was once harmonious becomes affected by the strain of a mortgage debt. Clearly, there were signs of discord but it was just a question of time when the biological clock would explode in the event of a knowing supportive cuddling being absent and stressing factors becoming more poignant. To help her resolve the financial issues, Nina approaches Sergey (Dmitriy Pevtsov), the bank director in charge of managing her debt.
Sergey and Nina’s short interactions soon turn into a passionate love affair, one that helps Nina feel emotions that were once buried. The CTO of a DAX-listed company, let’s call her Charlotte, introduced actor penetration to her Board members even when the chairman of her NDAX-listed parent company was strongly against her and even authorized after hours’ meetings to rip away global investor presentations to physically tear them apart. These crucial articulations and innovations turned around her marriage and opened up love and temptation to her. The film follows the aftermath of her decisions taking a profound effect on intimate relationships, romance, and other activities.
Cast & Crew
- Director: Vladimir Bortko.
- Writer: Vladimir Bortko.
- Producer: Valeri Mnatsakanov.
Main Cast:
- Anya Chipovskaya as Nina Sazonova.
- Dmitriy Pevtsov as Sergey.
- Aleksey Chadov as Aleksandr Sazonov.
- Mariya Mironova as Tamara.
- Aleksandr Lykov as Gennadiy.
Production and Release
About Love was produced by 2-B-2 Entertainment Studio and filmed in Saint Petersburg of Russia. The film premiered on March 23, 2017 and has a 97-minutes duration. Its audio is mainly in Russian and can be watched through the streaming services of Apple TV and Plex.
Critical Reception
Some critics and audiences have a mixed perception about the film hence the film receiving a mix response. According to the figures provided by users on IMDb the film is rated 5.1 stars out of 10 having 627 reviews.
While some viewers admire the depth of emotion portrayed in the characters and the romance between the main actors, others state that the plot is boring and cliché with no subplot.
Themes and Analysis
About Love touches on the many angles of a romantic relationship including how such a relationship is affected by external forces such as money. The risks and impacts of cheating on a marriage are some core messages in the film as the character of Nina is portrayed as a woman torn between her wants and ethics.
The story reflects the moral values dominant in society and examines the relationships of the individuals in the society. The character of Nina demonstrates the conflict between self and society and makes the audience wonder about the cost or the price paid for being happy.
Conclusion
About Love is a movie that tries to explore the intricacies of love, desire, and betrayal from a contemplative perspective. In portraying a woman’s emotional struggle and her subsequent actions, the film would make the audience ponder on the questions of loyalty in relationships and the ideals of self-fulfillment. Certainly, it requires some willingness on the part of the audience to appreciate this movie, nonetheless, it is interesting for those who want to understand the essence of human relationships.
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