Last Days of Leningrad

  • 28'
  • Sweden
  • 2016
Maria Zenströmm created an ode to her family in what, in 1989, was known as Leningrad. Shot in black and white, cleverly edited, stiffly acted and dubbed to create distance, the family diner and dance get overshadowed by an oppressive mood. The homely scenes alternate with a young Zenströmm providing wry commentary. That life no longer exists, Leningrad is no more. The film is now a time capsule.


All Short films at IFFR 2017

Director
Maria Zennström
Countries of production
Sweden, Russia
Year
2016
Festival Edition
IFFR 2017
Length
28'
Medium
DCP
Original title
Leningrads sista dagar
Languages
Swedish, Russian
Producer
Mårten Nilsson
Production Company
Gnufilm
Sales
Filmform
Screenplay
Maria Zennström
Cinematography
Vladas Naudzius
Sound Design
Johannes Bergmark
Music
Johannes Bergmark
Director
Maria Zennström
Countries of production
Sweden, Russia
Year
2016
Festival Edition
IFFR 2017
Length
28'
Medium
DCP
Original title
Leningrads sista dagar
Languages
Swedish, Russian
Producer
Mårten Nilsson
Production Company
Gnufilm
Sales
Filmform
Screenplay
Maria Zennström
Cinematography
Vladas Naudzius
Sound Design
Johannes Bergmark
Music
Johannes Bergmark