Piter (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2004, Piter is a documentary film directed by Jessica Gorter, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. Brother and sister Gorter made a variegated portrait of Piter, or St. Petersburg, through seven of its inhabitants. Poles apart in age, affluence and personality, their lives cross paths now and then. Elderly people like the 87-year-old Jelena Jakovlevna still live in the past; her apartment has furniture from before the communist revolution and still has a portrait of Stalin on the wall. To a young and successful publicity agent, the names Lenin and Stalin do not mean a whole lot anymore. A former party bigwig is now a thriving capitalist; an ex-journalist who thought the Brezhnev era would never end is on the breadline nowadays. The film, featuring Frank Gorter's striking music, meanwhile also shows life in the streets of St. Petersburg and the diverse interiors of the houses and workplaces of the seven Piter men and women.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Piter sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Piter page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Piter (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Piter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Piter worth watching?
- Piter holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Piter released?
- Piter was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.