Oriental Elegy (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1996, Oriental Elegy is a notable film directed by Aleksandr Sokurov.
What it’s about. Oriental Elegy (1996). Visually impressionistic, atmospherically dense, and narratively opaque, Oriental Elegy is the surreal journey of a displaced spirit (Aleksandr Sokurov) as he wanders in the interminable darkness through the temporal landscape of a quaint and isolated feudal-era fishing village. Guided by a series of faintly illuminated rooms, the wandering spirit comes upon ancient souls who take on physical forms as they recount their personal stories of daily existence, loss, and tragedy in the peasant community. Intrigued by his initial visit to a curiously distracted elderly woman, the spirit returns to her home in order to ask a fundamental question - "What is happiness?" - an existential query that is innocently answered with innate humility and accepted unknowingness.
Who’s in it. Oriental Elegy stars Aleksandr Sokurov as Narrator (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Oriental Elegy 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 Oriental Elegy page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oriental Elegy (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Oriental Elegy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Oriental Elegy worth watching?
- Oriental Elegy holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oriental Elegy?
- Oriental Elegy stars Aleksandr Sokurov.
- When was Oriental Elegy released?
- Oriental Elegy was released in 1996.