The Iron Heel of the Oligarchy


1h 10m 1998

Brief Synopsis

Nikolai is a Communist who wants things to return to the way they were before capitalism in Russia. He is unemployed and spends his time mostly in a bar, haranguing people on the evils of bloated capitalists. He picks up a series of women - including a singer, a prostitute and a secret agent - but i

Film Details

Also Known As
Iron Heel of the Oligarchy, Zheleznaya Pyata Oligarkhij
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
1998

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 10m

Synopsis

Nikolai is a Communist who wants things to return to the way they were before capitalism in Russia. He is unemployed and spends his time mostly in a bar, haranguing people on the evils of bloated capitalists. He picks up a series of women - including a singer, a prostitute and a secret agent - but instead of having sex with them he reads aloud chunks of Jack London's "The Iron Heel".

Film Details

Also Known As
Iron Heel of the Oligarchy, Zheleznaya Pyata Oligarkhij
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
1998

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 10m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Tiger Award for new directors at the 1999 Rotterdam International Film Festival.

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (in competition) January 27 - February 7, 1999.

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival May 13 - June 6, 1999.

Shown at Venice Film Festival (International Critics Week) August 26 - September 8, 1998.

35mm

color