Dead Souls
Мёртвые души
The production based on the eponymous poem by Nikolai Gogol is executed in the genre of a "gallopade" – a swift and dizzying ballroom dance that reflects the chaos and loss of moral bearings in society.
The action, focused on the formation of the main character, Pavel Ivanovich Chichikov, starting from his childhood and ending with his journey through the Russian provinces, is performed by the brilliant acting duo, awarded the "Crystal Turandot" prize – Maria Aronova and Vladislav Gandrabura.
Actors
Maria Aronova
Vladislav Gandrabura
Crew
Stage version, idea and staging
Vladimir Ivanov
Music by
Vyzcheslav Zhukov
Lighting designer
Aleksandr Matveev
Make up
Olga Kalyavina
Film Director
Valerii Spirin
Gallopade (from the French galopade) – a ballroom dance in a fast tempo, first mentioned in Russia in “Rules for Noble Social Dances” in 1825. The description of the gallopade in Gogol’s poem creates a sense of life rushing in an incredible whirlwind, having lost its reliable point of support.
Vladimir Ivanov, director: Originally our play was called “Gallopade,” but we settled on the more traditional “Dead Souls.” Gallopade is a special kind of dance where a gentleman and a lady, embracing each other, leap forward together. In this phrase, in this definition, lies the meaning and quintessence of the idea for our play, which will become a hymn to acting, to the Theater. This is the main thing, because Gogol is bottomless, he is an incredible author, and we understand that we can only show one side of him.
Language
Russian
Runtime
2 hours 29 minutes
2022
12+
#theatreincinems 2024/2026
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