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Poor, Poor Pavel (2003)

Movie ★ 3.9 103 min

Lenfilm's most recent major production spins a kind of historical fantasy based on real incidents that's full of ominous implications for today. One night, a patrol rushes into the chambers of the Russian prince Pavel, son of the Empress Catherine; the Empress has died, and Pavel is to be anointed the new Tsar. Thought to be feeble-minded at best and crazy at worst, Pavel soon lives up to his enemies' fears: he dismisses long-serving courtiers, demands that peasants only work three days a week, and declares that state officials should start their days at 5 am. Soon, it seems that everyone who can is trying to hatch some kind of plot against him - including his own sons. Sumptuously designed, POOR POOR PAVEL constrasts the imperial splendor of the court with the sordid atmosphere of conspiracies and backstabbing that comes to define these characters' lives.

Vitaliy Melnikov Writer Vitaliy Melnikov Director

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Released
June 21, 2003
Runtime
103 min
IMDb
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Frequently asked questions

What is Poor, Poor Pavel about?
Lenfilm's most recent major production spins a kind of historical fantasy based on real incidents that's full of ominous implications for today. One night, a patrol rushes into the chambers of the Russian prince Pavel, son of the Empress Catherine; the Empress has died, and Pavel is to be anointed the new Tsar. Thought to be feeble-minded at best and crazy at worst, Pavel soon lives up to his enemies' fears: he dismisses long-serving courtiers, demands that peasants only work three days a week, and declares that state officials should start their days at 5 am. Soon, it seems that everyone who can is trying to hatch some kind of plot against him - including his own sons. Sumptuously designed, POOR POOR PAVEL constrasts the imperial splendor of the court with the sordid atmosphere of conspiracies and backstabbing that comes to define these characters' lives.
Who directed Poor, Poor Pavel?
Poor, Poor Pavel was directed by Vitaliy Melnikov.
Who stars in Poor, Poor Pavel?
Poor, Poor Pavel stars Viktor Sukhorukov, Oleg Yankovskiy, Oksana Mysina, Aleksey Barabash.
When was Poor, Poor Pavel released?
Poor, Poor Pavel is a 2003 drama film.
Where can I watch Poor, Poor Pavel?
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