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The Master And Margarita (2023 Film)
''The Master and Margarita'' (russian: Мастер и Маргарита), titled ''Woland'' during production, is a Russian fantasy-drama film directed by Michael Lockshin and based on Mikhail Bulgakov's novel of the same name. It stars August Diehl as Woland, a diabolical foreigner who visits Moscow, Yevgeny Tsyganov as the eponymous Master, and Yuliya Snigir as Margarita, the Master's lover. The film's release was pushed multiple times and was released on 25 January 2024, to mostly positive reviews. The movie quickly became the highest-grossing movie released with a 18+ content rating ever in Russia, with over 2 billion rubles in the box office. Premise In 1930s Moscow, a prominent writer's works are suddenly censored by the Soviet state and the premiere of his theatrical play about Pontius Pilate is canceled for ideological reasons. He's kicked out of the Union of Soviet Writers, and quickly turns into an outcast with no means to survive. Inspired by Margarita, his l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Lockshin (film Director)
Michael Lockshin (russian: Михаил Локшин) (born 1981) is a film director and writer. Biography Lockshin was born in 1981 in the USA. As a kid he grew up in both the US and Russia, and then moved to London. Lockshin graduated with a MA degree in Psychology from Moscow States University. While still studying he started working in film, and soon began directing commercials and music videos. His commercial works won numerous awards, including Cannes Lions Young Director's Awards, Golden Drum, and others. The David Duchovny ad (2014) went viral internationally. Lockshin's debut feature film, ''The Silver Skates (film), Silver Skates'', was released theatrically Christmas 2020 in Russia to high acclaim. The movie became the first Russian-language Netflix Originals movie. It premiered as the Opening Film of the Moscow International Film Festival. At the 20th Golden Eagle Award (Russia), Golden Eagle Awards (2021), ''Silver Skates'' was nominated for 12 awards, a recor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woland
Woland (russian: Воланд) is a fictional character in the novel ''The Master and Margarita'' by the Russian (Soviet) author Mikhail Bulgakov, written between 1928 and 1940. Woland is the mysterious foreigner and professor whose visit to Moscow sets the plot rolling and turns the world upside-down. His demonic retinue, which includes witches, vampires, and a gigantic talking cat, his role in the plot, and the fact that ''Voland'' is a (now outdated) German word for a devil or evil spirit, all imply that he is, in fact, the Devil. More controversial interpretations see him as the Apostle Peter (based on Jesus’ remark to Peter, "Get thee behind me, Satan") or even the Second Coming of Christ. Edward Ericson argues that Woland is essentially "the Satan of orthodox (specifically Russian Orthodox) Christian theology ..He is both a tempter of men and an unwitting instrument of divine justice, a being who owes his existence and power to the very one he opposes." In conceiving of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Behemoth (Master And Margarita)
Behemoth (russian: link=no, кот Бегемот) is a character from the novel ''The Master and Margarita'' by the Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov. He is an enormous (said to be as large as a hog) demonic black cat who speaks, walks on two legs, and can even transform to human shape for brief periods. He has a penchant for chess, vodka, pistols, and obnoxious sarcasm. He is evidently the least-respected member of Woland's entourage; Margarita boldly takes to slapping Behemoth on the head after one of his many ill-timed jokes, without fear of retribution. He is known for his jokes, which he never stops telling. Russian word ''begemot'' means hippopotamus, however his name refers to the legendary Biblical monster. In the novel Behemoth is part of Woland's entourage, depicted as a huge black cat. In the Bible, Behemoth is an example of an incomprehensible godly creation and one of the traditional names for a demon, Satan's sidekick. The character is a werecat, who can be "an en ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yura Borisov
Yuri "Yura" Alexandrovich Borisov (russian: Ю́рий Алекса́ндрович Бори́сов, also '' tr.'' Yuriy Aleksandrovich Borisov; born December 8, 1992) is a Russian actor. Winner of the Golden Eagle Award – 2021. '' GQ'' Russia chose him as Actor of the Year in 2020. Early life Borisov was born in Reutov, Moscow Oblast near Moscow. In 2013 he graduated from the Shchepkin Higher Theater School (course of Vladimir Mikhailovich Beilis and Vitaly Nikolayevich Ivanov), and won the Golden Leaf award in the Best Actor category for the role of Alexander Tarasovich Ametistov in the play Zoykina's Apartment Acting career Yura started working as a film actor in 2010, and played main roles in various television series. In 2013–14 he worked at the Moscow theater "Satyricon". In 2019, he starred in the film '' The Bull'', for which he was nominated for the 18th Golden Eagle Awards 2020 in the category Best Leading Actor, and also received an award "Event of the Year" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Succubus
A succubus is a demon or supernatural entity in folklore, in female form, that appears in dreams to seduce men, usually through sexual activity. According to religious tradition, a succubus needs male semen to survive; repeated sexual activity with a succubus will result in a bond being formed between the succubus and the man; a succubus cannot drain or harm the man with whom she is having intercourse. In modern representations, a succubus is often depicted as a beautiful seductress or enchantress, rather than as demonic or frightening. The male counterpart to the succubus is the incubus. Etymology The term derives from Late Latin ''succuba'' "paramour" from ''succubare'' "to lie beneath" (''sub-'' "under" and ''cubare'' "to lie"), used to describe this female supernatural being's implied sexual position relative to the male sleeper's position. The English word "succubus" dates from the late 14th century. The succubus is also known as the earth wanderer, and she seeks her victi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azazello
Azazello (in early versions of the book, Fiello, russian: link=no, Азазелло) is a character from the novel ''The Master and Margarita'' by the Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov. A demon, a member of Woland's entourage. "The demon of the waterless desert, the killer-demon". Description According to Bulgakov, Azazello "turned out to be short of stature, a fiery redhead with a fang, in a starched shirt, a good-quality striped suit, patent leather shoes, and with a bowler hat on his head. His tie was brightly coloured. The surprising thing was that from the pocket where men usually carry a handkerchief or a fountain pen, this gentleman had a gnawed chicken bone sacking out." His true appearance, however, is far from comical: At the far side, the steel of his armour glittering, flew Azazello. The moon also changed his face. The absurd, ugly fang disappeared without a trace, and the albugo on his eye proved false. Azazello's eyes were both the same, empty and black, and h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aleksey Rozin
Aleksey Anatolievich Rozin (russian: Алексей Анатольевич Розин; born 4 February 1978) is a Russian film and stage actor. Biography Rozin studied at the Moscow Art Theatre School. He has acted on stage with productions such as ''История об истории'', In film he appeared in director Andrey Zvyagintsev's ''Elena'' (2011) and ''Leviathan'' (2014), before taking the lead role in '' Loveless'', which went to the 2017 Cannes Film Festival The 70th Cannes Film Festival took place from 17 to 28 May 2017, in Cannes, France. Spanish film director and screenwriter Pedro Almodóvar was the President of the Jury for the festival and Italian actress Monica Bellucci hosted the opening and .... Zvyagintsev said it was natural to cast Rozin as the character Boris as they worked together twice before. Filmography References External links * 1978 births 21st-century Russian male actors Living people Russian male film actors Russian male tel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korovyev
Korovyev (spelled Koroviev in the Penguin Classics edition) is one of Woland's entourage in Mikhail Bulgakov's novel, ''The Master and Margarita.'' He presents himself to others as "professor" Woland's "assistant and translator," and is capable of creating any illusion. His appearance is characterized throughout the book by a lengthy build, a jockey's cap, a mustache, and a pince-nez with one cracked lens and the other lens missing. He is alternately depicted wearing a checkered jacket and checkered trousers. We first meet Koroviev at a turnstile to which Berlioz is rushing after having been thoroughly creeped out by his first encounter with Woland. He is not named until much later, when meeting with Nikanor Ivanovich. He is only occasionally referred to as Fagott ("bassoon") by the narrator and by Woland. (In the Penguin Classics edition, there is no o at the end of Fagott.) Koroviev is purported to be an "ex-choirmaster." He is close with the mischievous Behemoth Behemoth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuri Kolokolnikov
Yuri Andreyevich Kolokolnikov (russian: Юрий Андреевич Колокольников; born 15 December 1980) is a Russian stage and film actor. In the West, Kolokolnikov is best known for his performance as Styr in the television series ''Game of Thrones'' and as Gennadi Bystrov in ''The Americans''. Early life Yuri Kolokolnikov was born in Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. His parents divorced shortly after Yuri was born and in 1985 his mother moved to Canada with Yuri and his brother. Kolokolnikov is a citizen of Russia and Canada. According to most, Kolokolnikov as a child, was both unruly and uncontrollable. Unable to cope with the upbringing of her son, his mother sent him back to Russia to live with his father. Almost immediately after his arrival in Moscow, he went to study at film school and became involved with the production of children shows. Soon afterwards, his father took him to audition for the director Savva Kulish, where Kolokolnikov gained a small r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pontius Pilate
Pontius Pilate (; grc-gre, Πόντιος Πιλᾶτος, ) was the fifth governor of the Roman province of Judaea, serving under Emperor Tiberius from 26/27 to 36/37 AD. He is best known for being the official who presided over the trial of Jesus and ultimately ordered his crucifixion. Pilate's importance in modern Christianity is underscored by his prominent place in both the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds. Due to the Gospels' portrayal of Pilate as reluctant to execute Jesus, the Ethiopian Church believes that Pilate became a Christian and venerates him as both a martyr and a saint, a belief which is historically shared by the Coptic Church. Although Pilate is the best-attested governor of Judaea, few sources regarding his rule have survived. Nothing is known about his life before he became governor of Judaea, and nothing is known about the circumstances that led to his appointment to the governorship. Coins that he minted have survived from Pilate's governorship, as well ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claes Bang
Claes Kasper Bang (; born 28 April 1967) is a Danish actor and musician. He is best known for playing the leading role of Christian in Ruben Östlund's 2017 film '' The Square'', which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, and for the role of Fjölnir in Robert Eggers's 2022 film ''The Northman''. In 2019, he played the role of Sasha Mann for the final season of '' The Affair'', and he rose to further international recognition by starring as Count Dracula in the BBC/Netflix series ''Dracula'' (2020). For his role in ''The Square'', he became the first Dane to win the European Film Award for Best Actor. Bang has also developed a music career under the moniker of This Is Not America. Early life Bang was born in Odense on the Danish island of Funen. After his parents’ divorce, he mostly lived with his father and moved home frequently; he ended up attending several different schools while growing up. During his third year of high school, Bang participated in the musical '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margarita (Master And Margarita)
Margarita Nikolaevna (russian: link=no, Маргари́та Никола́евна) is a fictional character from the novel ''The Master and Margarita'' by the Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov. Description In the novel, Margarita Nikolaevna is 30 years old. She is a pretty Muscovite, strong and resolute. She is a housewife, residing in downtown Moscow and married to a rich, famous military engineer she doesn't love and with whom she has no children. She lives in a large apartment and has a servant (Natasha, who later becomes a witch). She falls in love with a writer who she called Master (an honorary rather than domination nickname), who is kidnapped one night without her knowledge, leaving her confused and melancholy. She is invited to join Woland Woland (russian: Воланд) is a fictional character in the novel ''The Master and Margarita'' by the Russian (Soviet) author Mikhail Bulgakov, written between 1928 and 1940. Woland is the mysterious foreigner and professor whose ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
