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"41. One Take Wonders" Russian Ark vs Boiling Point
Season 2
Episode 41
Published 1 year, 7 months ago
Description
"Scene Weekly" In this week's episode, hosts Jonathan and Stephen dive into the intricate world of single-shot films, tackling two groundbreaking movies that each capture an entire story in one continuous take. Jonathan champions Russian Ark, Alexander Sokurov's epic journey through Russian history that sweeps through the Winter Palace in a seamless 90-minute shot. Meanwhile, Stephen brings Boiling Point to the table, the intense drama set in a bustling restaurant kitchen, where tension, pressure, and performances reach boiling point in a single, unbroken sequence.