Rusalka

each film of Aleksander Petrov is a gem. it is a basic rediscovered truth discovered again and again. and not only the special technique is the explanation. but a sort of spell. Rusalka is a simple story about faith, temptation and sacrifice. but the manner to remind more than presents aspects from Russian folklore, Orthodox Church's life, feelings who are the most inspired translation in the frames of oil colors on glass are the axis of the profound emotion who grows up. a story about Christianity who could be page from the Patericon. but who has the gift to becomes, scene by scene, reflection of yourself. because it is simple - the forms of love, the duty, the voices from different ages, the salvation as fruit of sacrifice. and the beginning of real life. a film like a medicine. useful when the present becomes a mermaid.