New Russian adventure drama “the Duelist” for the first time presented to the audience at the annual film festival in Toronto. In spite of the scandal, which erupted on the eve of visit of the team of the film in Canada (canadian Consulate would not issue the visa to the Director of a picture Alexey Mizgireva), the “Duelist” the audience said it Mizgirev. At this festival there is no jury, the winners are determined by vote of the audience attending the screenings of certain films. After a week of 18 September – we’ll find out which of the films caught up in competition of the show were most impressed audience.
Toronto hosted the world premiere of the Russian blockbuster “the Duelist”
Event “Duelist” takes place in Petersburg of the middle XIX century. The main character – a professional duelist Yakovlev, who earns his living by going out to shoot for other people. Prior to returning to the city in 1860, the young man spent many years in the far North. Now he plans to take revenge and to return his family name. Just a few days Yakovlev becomes a participant of fateful events, finds his chief enemy, and meets a girl that manages to bring him back to life.
A report of the channel “Russia 24” about the premiere of the film “Duelist”
At the festival in Toronto (TIFF) picture was shown on the eve of the programme of special shows, which usually get the most exciting and anticipated Hollywood movies and works of famous Directors from all over the world. This year “Solo” is on a par with such films as “Paterson” Jim Jarmusch, “It’s only the end of the world”, Xavier Dolan and many others.
Producer Alexander Rodnyansky, who went to Toronto together with Director Alexei Mizgirev, explains that the best platform for the world premiere couldn’t be better:the Invitation to “Duelist” for the festival in Toronto is a clear recognition of the quality of the picture and its ability to resonate not only in the hearts of Russian and international audiences. After all, this festival is always interested in films that marked not only the author’s talent, but also able to cross boundaries and attract viewers. Therefore, this festival is so important for Hollywood. “Scrapper” – a dramatic and fascinating, emotional story with an unexpected and strong character, created with the help of modern technology in the IMAX format. Festival in Toronto is an ideal venue for the world premiere of our film”.
The trailer of the film “Duelist”
The main role in the blockbuster movie “Duelist”, which will be released in the Russian hire on September, 29 performed: Peter Fedorov, Vladimir Mashkov, Aleksandr Yatsenko, Sergey Garmash, Yuriy Kolokolnikov, Pavel Tabakov, Yuliya Khlynina, and others.
The trailer of the film “Duelist”
