This is my second post about the
Russian adaptation of Sherlock Holmes, directed by Igor Maslennikov and
starring Vasily Livanov and Vitaly Solomin as “Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson”.
Please click here to read my earlier post.
Please click here to read my earlier post.
Rina Zelyonaya brings out the motherly and patient nature of the
long-suffering landlady of the Bohemian detective. A nice touch is that Mrs
Hudson is much smarter than the canonical one and is able to make a few
deductions of her own.
Boris Klyuev makes a truly classy Mycroft, whose skills of observation and deduction exceed those of even Sherlock. He is bit on the leaner side, but nonetheless cuts a very commanding figure.
Boris Klyuev makes a truly classy Mycroft, whose skills of observation and deduction exceed those of even Sherlock. He is bit on the leaner side, but nonetheless cuts a very commanding figure.
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| Boris Klyuev as Mycroft Holmes |
Borislav Brondukov brings down the house with his portrayal of
Inspector Lestrade. He is probably the best Lestrade ever in terms of physical
appearance: small, rat-faced and sly. Where Borislav excels is the spirit and
cheer that he imbues in his depiction of the famous Scotland Yard detective.
Igor Maslennikov, the director of this TV series, has done a
stupendous job. He completed his education in Journalism from Leningrad
University in 1954. He has worked as editor, script writer,
cameraman and director in a career spanning more than 30 years.
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| Igor Maselnnikov, the director |
Maslennikov's work on this adaptation of Sherlock Holmes brought
him well-deserved recognition and success. Maslennikov's passion and reverence
for Sir Doyle's works are evident in the aesthetically done opening credits as
well as the costumes, sets and the casting choices. It would have taken considerable
efforts from the director and his crew to recreate Victorian England in Russia.
Hats off to the entire team and
especially Maslennikov for helming such a wonderful and
elegant adaptation of Sherlock Holmes.
He is ably assisted by Vladimir Dashkevich, whose music takes the
series to a whole new level. His music is an instant classic, in every sense of
the word.
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| Vladimir Dashkevich, the music composer |
The
Russian adaptation of Sherlock Holmes is a perfect marriage of great ensemble
acting, a classic soundtrack and impeccable direction.
Click here to read all my posts about the Russian adaptation of Sherlock Holmes.
Click here to read all my posts about the Russian adaptation of Sherlock Holmes.
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Source: Lenfilm Film Studio
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