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Mad Mimes (2012)

"The film is a study of the mimetic practices in a fictitious self-marginalized commune located next to the Moscow Ring Road, a highway that marks the boundaries of the Russian capital."

10.020120h 30mRU
DocumentaryScience FictionFantasyMysteryComedyHistory

Directed by Dimitri Venkov

Rating

10.0/10

Runtime

0h 30m

Language

RU

Release

June 15, 2012

Director

Dimitri Venkov

Overview

An anthropological study of a cargo cult in a fictitious self-marginalized commune, which existed next to the Moscow Ring Road - a highway that marks the boundaries of the Russian capital - and survived mainly on roadside trash. Although the road provided for their basic needs, the existence of the ...

Cast

Daniil Zinchenko

Daniil Zinchenko

Tribesman

Pavel Grozin

Pavel Grozin

Road worker

Alexander Evangely

Alexander Evangely

Anthropologist

Alexandra Obukhova

Alexandra Obukhova

Historian of religions

Arseny Zhilyaev

Arseny Zhilyaev

Anthropologist

Oksana Sarkisyan

Oksana Sarkisyan

Sociologist

Mikhail Maximov

Mikhail Maximov

Tribesman

Varvara Gevorgizova

Varvara Gevorgizova

Tribeswoman

Tanya Lazareva

Tanya Lazareva

Tribeswoman, mother of two

Anton Nikolaev

Anton Nikolaev

Pizdariki (Voice)

Andrey Golovin

Andrey Golovin

Policeman

Maximillian Roganov

Maximillian Roganov

Road engineer

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Mad Mimes (2012), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

An anthropological study of a cargo cult in a fictitious self-marginalized commune, which existed next to the Moscow Ring Road - a highway that marks the boundaries of the Russian capital - and survived mainly on roadside trash. Although the road provided for their basic needs, the existence of the commune was extremely precarious and highly dependent on the roadway's fluctuations. This dependency led them to develop a cargo cult of the road.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Mad Mimes. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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