East-West

PG-13

Released Aug 4, 1999

2h 0m

History

Drama

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31 Reviews

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A young couple (Sandrine Bonnaire, Oleg Menshikov) are trapped in the Soviet Union after being lured back by a false amnesty for exiles.

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Though the story plot is shaky with its sudden flash-forward every 10 to 30 minutes, I find the movie "Est - Ouest" and its theme of police state surveillance during the Soviet era to be relevant to today's world, especially after the recent discovery that everyone's internet activities are being monitored. "Est - Ouest" is a cautionary tale for our privacy-less age.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Found a Great Review- short, sweet and to the point with Trailer and "about" quotes http://www.missance.com/blog/?p=628

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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A very good movie with an interesting and sensual storyline.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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As with most Russian films, I wouldn't recommend this if you are looking for a happy film. As it is, it's a good film, but a little too depressing for my tastes. It is powerful and true to life, and teaches about the horrors of life under Stalin, and as usual, Oleg Menshikov is amazing.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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A powerful moving drama about a woman fighting for freedom. Based on a true story. Excellent acting cast! Must see!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Watched it on TV5. Found that this is a powerful portrayal of love, history, humanity.. The dialogue switches between French and Russian.. cannot understand all but feel the tension with the good act and music.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Régis Wargnier

Director

Sandrine Bonnaire

Marie

Oleg Menshikov

Alexei

Catherine Deneuve

Gabrielle

Sergey Bodrov ml.

Sacha

Ruben Tapiero

Seryozha, age 7

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Synopsis

A young couple (Sandrine Bonnaire, Oleg Menshikov) are trapped in the Soviet Union after being lured back by a false amnesty for exiles.

Director: Régis Wargnier
Screenwriter: Sergey Bodrov, Louis Gardel, Rustam Ibragimbekov, Régis Wargnier
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: NTV-PROFIT, France 3 Cinéma, Sofica Sofinergie 5, Centre National de la Cinematographie, UGC YM, Le Studio Canal +, Gala Films, Mate Production
Rating: PG-13 (Violence|Sensuality)
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: French (Canada)
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 4, 1999, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 22, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.8M
Runtime: 2h 0m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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