The Village Detective: A Song Cycle(2021)
The Village Detective: A Song Cycle Synopsis
Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Iceland, July 9, 2016. The surprising discovery of a canister —containing four reels of The Village Detective (Деревенский детектив), a 1969 Soviet film—, caught in the nets of an Icelandic trawler, is the first step in a fascinating journey through the artistic life of film and stage actor Mikhail Ivanovich Zharov (1899-1981), icon and star of an entire era of Russian cinema.
The Village Detective: A Song Cycle (2021) is a documentary and history film directed by Bill Morrison, released on April 27, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Gísli Fannar Gylfason, Erlendur Sveinsson, Pyotr Bagrov and Mikhail Zharov. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Bill Morrison
- Writers:
- Bill Morrison
- Producers:
- Maria Vinogradova, Bill Morrison, Madeleine Molyneaux
- Composer:
- David Lang
- Production:
- Hypnotic Pictures, Picture Palace Pictures
- Budget:
- $294,456
- Status:
- Released
The Village Detective: A Song Cycle (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Village Detective: A Song Cycle before you stream it.
The Village Detective: A Song Cycle Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Gísli Fannar Gylfason
Gísli Fannar Gylfason
as Self - Fróði II Trawler Crew Member
- Erlendur Sveinsson
Erlendur Sveinsson
as Self - Former NFAI Director
Pyotr Bagrov
as Self - Former Gosfilmotond Curator
Mikhail Zharov
as Self - Actor / Various Roles (archive footage)
Czar Nicholas II of Russia
as Self (archive footage)
Vladimir Lenin
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Joseph Stalin
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Leon Trotsky
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Bill Morrison, written by Bill Morrison, produced by Maria Vinogradova, Bill Morrison and Madeleine Molyneaux.
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The Village Detective: A Song Cycle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Village Detective: A Song Cycle – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Village Detective: A Song Cycle online?
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The Village Detective: A Song Cycle (2021) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Village Detective: A Song Cycle?
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The main cast of The Village Detective: A Song Cycle (2021) includes Gísli Fannar Gylfason, Erlendur Sveinsson, Pyotr Bagrov, Mikhail Zharov and Czar Nicholas II of Russia. The film was directed by Bill Morrison. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Village Detective: A Song Cycle released?
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The Village Detective: A Song Cycle was released on April 27, 2021 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is The Village Detective: A Song Cycle worth watching?
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The Village Detective: A Song Cycle (2021) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Village Detective: A Song Cycle?
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