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Dracula: Pages from a Virgin's Diary

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  • 1h 13m
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6.9/10
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Dracula: Pages from a Virgin's Diary (2002)
  • Drama
  • Horror
  • Musical
A ballet rendition of Bram Stoker's "Dracula", stylized as an Expressionistic silent film.A ballet rendition of Bram Stoker's "Dracula", stylized as an Expressionistic silent film.A ballet rendition of Bram Stoker's "Dracula", stylized as an Expressionistic silent film.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
2.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Guy Maddin
  • Writers
    • Bram Stoker(novel "Dracula")
    • Mark Godden(ballet Dracula)
  • Stars
    • Wei-Qiang Zhang
    • Tara Birtwhistle
    • David Moroni
Top credits
  • Director
    • Guy Maddin
  • Writers
    • Bram Stoker(novel "Dracula")
    • Mark Godden(ballet Dracula)
  • Stars
    • Wei-Qiang Zhang
    • Tara Birtwhistle
    • David Moroni
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 33User reviews
    • 59Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 2 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Wei-Qiang Zhang
    • Draculaas Dracula
    • (as Zhang Wei-Qiang)
    Tara Birtwhistle
    • Lucy Westernraas Lucy Westernra
    David Moroni
    • Dr. Van Helsingas Dr. Van Helsing
    CindyMarie Small
    CindyMarie Small
    • Minaas Mina
    Johnny A. Wright
    • Jonathon Harkeras Jonathon Harker
    • (as Johnny Wright)
    Stephane Leonard
    • Arthur Holmwoodas Arthur Holmwood
    Matthew Johnson
    • Jack Sewardas Jack Seward
    Keir Knight
    • Quincy Morrisas Quincy Morris
    Brent Neale
    • Renfieldas Renfield
    Stephanie Ballard
    • Mrs. Westernraas Mrs. Westernra
    Sarah Murphy-Dyson
    • Vampiressas Vampiress…
    Carrie Broda
    • Maidas Maid…
    Gail Stefanek
    • Maidas Maid…
    Janet Sartore
    • Maidas Maid…
    Jennifer Welsman
    • Gargoyleas Gargoyle…
    Emily Grizzell
    • Gargoyleas Gargoyle…
    Chalnessa Eames
    • Gargoyleas Gargoyle…
    Vanessa Lawson
    • Gargoyleas Gargoyle…
    • Director
      • Guy Maddin
    • Writers
      • Bram Stoker(novel "Dracula")
      • Mark Godden(ballet Dracula)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Sarah Murphy-Dyson's debut.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Guy Maddin: His Winnipeg (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Symphony #1 (excerpts)
      By Gustav Mahler

    User reviews33

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    "Only from the mind of Maddin"
    What an absolute thrill, from start to finish, just experiencing the `artistic conception' of this reverent homage to silent film, featuring Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet, a stunning performance by Zhang Wei-Qiang as Dracula, and the brilliant production design of Deanne Rohde. Once again, Guy Maddin has created a unique, conceptualized universe all his own; there's nothing else in cinema quite like his eerie, dreamlike imagery. This film is immersed in the thundering power of Mahler's `Resurrection' 2nd Symphony, a work which itself features an ascension from all things human and earthly, and rises into the glorious heavens, a transcendent experience which, musically, grounds this film. From this theme, we add vampires, whose lust for blood promises life everlasting. The performance of Zhang Wei-Qiang dominates throughout, as he is easily the most fascinating stage personality, filled with a mesmerizing ability to seduce and ultimately possess his willing screen sirens, and while I can't speak for anyone else, I always root for him against his puritanesque nemesis, Dr Van Helsing, the leader of the repressed gang of vampire slayers. Ballet director Mark Godden choreographed the ballet adapted by Maddin for this film, so there is constant motion on screen. All this is done in image and in dance, with exaggerated gestures and with an extreme grace in movements, magnificently sensuous and macabre, shrouded in fog and black and white shadows, with only the tiniest color tints. Each frame, by itself, is a still masterpiece; the imagery is that overpowering. But when put in motion by such gifted hands as Maddin's, the film experience is indescribable, but unforgettable.
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    • Jul 4, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 12, 2003 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Zeitgeist Films
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Drácula - El diario de una virgen
    • Filming locations
      • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Vonnie Von Helmolt Film
      • Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
      • Dracula Productions Inc.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,600,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $55,365
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,784
      • May 18, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $55,365
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 13 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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