Bells From the Deep (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1993, Bells From the Deep is a documentary film directed by Werner Herzog, running about 60 minutes. “Faith and superstition in Russia” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of pilgrims lie down on the thin ice of the lake Svetloyar and begin to look for the city of Kitesh. According to the legend, God saved the city from the Mongolian prince Batyi's soldiers by letting it sink to the bottom of the lake. If you listen carefully you can hear the bells of the Kitesh cathedral toll deep down.
Who’s in it. Bells From the Deep stars Werner Herzog as Narrator (voice), Yuri Yurievich Yurieff as himself, Vissarion as himself and Anna Hitch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Bells From the Deep has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bells From the Deep page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bells From the Deep (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bells From the Deep change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bells From the Deep worth watching?
- Bells From the Deep holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bells From the Deep?
- Bells From the Deep stars Werner Herzog, Yuri Yurievich Yurieff, Vissarion, Anna Hitch and Vadim Redkin.
- When was Bells From the Deep released?
- Bells From the Deep was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.