Nominated for the Palme d’Or at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, A Gentle Creature is the third fiction feature by Ukrainian filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa (In the Fog, Donbass).

Loosely adapted from the short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky, the film concerns the ‘gentle creature’ of the title, played by Vasilina Makovtseva. A parcel sent to her imprisoned husband is returned undelivered, prompting her to travel from her rural home to the remote region in Siberia where he is being held in the hope of an explanation. But this seemingly simple task becomes an infinitely difficult challenge taking on Kafkaesque proportions.

Beautifully shot by Oleg Mutu, a key figure in the Romanian New Wave whose credits include The Death of Mr. Lazarescu and 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days, and powered by a stunning performance from Makovtseva, A Gentle Creature is a riveting, brutal, but blackly humorous masterpiece.

SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS

High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
Optional English subtitles
Interview with writer-director Sergei Loznitsa
Brand-new appreciation by writer and critic Peter Hames
Theatrical trailer
Reversible sleeve featuring two artwork options

First pressing only: Illustrated booklet featuring new writing on the film by critic Jonathan Romney and an interview with Loznitsa.

DETAILS

Director: Sergei Loznitsa
Cast: Vasilina Makovtseva, Liya Akhedzhakova, Valeriu Andriutã

RRP: £19.99
Region: B
Rating: 18
Genre: Drama
Duration: 143 mins
Language: Russian
Subtitles: English
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audio: 5.1
Colour
BD Discs: 1

Cat No: FCD1783
Barcode: 5027035019529