Sunday, May 3, 2020
Russian Ark (2002)
Synopsis
An unseen man regains consciousness, not knowing
who or where he is. No one seems to be able to see him, except the
mysterious man dressed in black. He eventually learns through their
discussions that this man is a 19th century French aristocrat, who he
coins the "European". This turn of events is unusual as the unseen man
has a knowledge of the present day. The two quickly learn that they are
in the Winter Palace of the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, the European
who has a comprehensive knowledge of Russian history to his time. As the
two travel through the palace and its grounds, they interact with
people from various eras of Russian history, either through events that
have happened at the palace or through the viewing of artifacts housed
in the museum. Ultimately, the unseen man's desired journey is to move
forward, with or without his European companion.
