Civil Status (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2005, Civil Status is a documentary film directed by Alina Rudnitskaya, running about 29 minutes.
What it’s about. A brilliant observational documentary filmed at the Civil Registry office in St. Petersburg, where people come to have births, marriages, divorces and deaths registered. 'It’s like a theatre here', one says in the beginning of the film, and it indeed is, the Theater of Life. The young women working in the office have a job that shifts from being verbally attacked and called idiots, to situations where they are subject to flirt, or where they master the happy ceremony of marriage. Faces, joy, sorrow, fun, despair... It’s all very well composed, rhythmical, with atmosphere conveyed, and lives up to what a documentary should be: multilayered and universal. And about Life.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Civil Status has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Civil Status page.
If you liked it. Fans of Civil Status tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Civil Status (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Civil Status change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Civil Status worth watching?
- Civil Status holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Civil Status released?
- Civil Status was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.