White King, Red Queen


1h 25m 1992

Brief Synopsis

At the time of the August 1991 coup attempt in the Soviet Union, a nostalgic expatriate Soviet dissident encounters a group of Russian tourists lost along the border of Lake Leman, Switzerland unable to return to their country.

Film Details

Also Known As
Roi blanc, reine rouge, White King, Red Queen
Genre
Comedy
Political
Romance
Release Date
1992
Production Company
Sofica A Plus; StudioCanal
Location
Mosfilm Studios, Moscow, Russia; Neuchatel, Switzerland

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

Synopsis

At the time of the August 1991 coup attempt in the Soviet Union, a nostalgic expatriate Soviet dissident encounters a group of Russian tourists lost along the border of Lake Leman, Switzerland unable to return to their country.

Film Details

Also Known As
Roi blanc, reine rouge, White King, Red Queen
Genre
Comedy
Political
Romance
Release Date
1992
Production Company
Sofica A Plus; StudioCanal
Location
Mosfilm Studios, Moscow, Russia; Neuchatel, Switzerland

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1992

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (in competition) August 27 - September 7, 1992.

Began shooting February 24, 1992.

Completed shooting April 14, 1992.

Production received a co-production advance on receipts from Eurimages.

Production suspended March 30 - April 5, 1992 while company transferred to Switzerland.

French- and Russian-language versions available

Released in United States 1992

Released in United States 1992 (Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (in competition) August 27 - September 7, 1992.)