Aritmiya

It is really difficult to create/discern an interesting microcosmos, nuanced, touching and realistic characters and an intensive story. But this movie does all this.

Maybe, because, like many Estern Europeans, I see the Russian films as inspired translations of reality in the image on screen. Maybe because the Russian realities are familiar for entire East Europe. Because this film is a realistic portrait of near reality, from the burocratic system against care for the other, from the fight for save the life of patients against almost empty or chaotic personal life. Story of a paramedic iin war against him, the film gives not an expected message or a precise lesson but it represents an useful and touching confession about people, love and the impossibility to be the other. A profound touching film. About naked reality and its people.

I was planning to watch this movie, but thanks to EnoVarma's review, I won't have to. He reveals the ending in his last sentence. Do yourself a favor and don't read his review.

Failed results? What have you guys watched? I felt that every minute of this film was carefully planned and cleverly done. original, natural acting, a magnificent piece of work. Feelings, passions, beautifully expressed. This movie is a Masterpiece by all accounts!

Although I am British I have lived and worked in Russia many years and truly appreciate how accurate this film is, and unlike many rather soulful depressing movies that Russia often produces this is a warm, touching drama with wonderful nuanced performances by fine actors.

The two stars, Irina Gorbachova (absolutely radiant) and Aleksandr Yatsenko (such a superb actor) are perfect as are the rest of the cast (I loved Nikolay Shrayber as a slightly resigned but cheerful companion).

It also gives an insight into the life of an Ambulance Doctor... itself very interesting.

Recommended!