Paragraf 78

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In the near future, special forces are fighting a virus unknown to science. Dark action based on the story of Ivan OkhlobystinIn the near future, special forces are fighting a virus unknown to science. Dark action based on the story of Ivan OkhlobystinIn the near future, special forces are fighting a virus unknown to science. Dark action based on the story of Ivan Okhlobystin

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4.9/10

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Awards
- 1 win & 2 nominations

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Mikhail Mukhtasipov in Paragraf 78 (2007)

Gosha Kutsenko and Anastasiya Slanevskaya in Paragraf 78 (2007)

Anastasiya Slanevskaya in Paragraf 78 (2007)

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Trivia
The primary full-scale set, a secret scientific laboratory, was built in the huge pavilions of the VILLS factory. With a total area of just under 38,000 square feet, it was the largest set built in Russia since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Quotes
Doctor on station: Number of receptors?
[looks away from his device]
Doctor on station: Do you know what a virus is?
Lab girl: 315. A virus?
Doctor on station: Yes, a virus.
[looking into the tubes]
Doctor on station: Degree 25. Phosphorylating the ferment group.
Lab girl: It's a form of life?
Doctor on station: No.
Lab girl: What is it then?
Doctor on station: It's a form of death.
Lab girl: What a sick joke.

Connections
Followed by Paragraf 78 - Film vtoroy (2007)

Soundtracks
V nebo ya slyozy ronyayu...
Performed by Anastasiya Slanevskaya (as Slava)
Lyrics by Leon Voynalovich
Music by Vyacheslav Tyurin
(P) SLAVAMUSIC 2007
© SLAVAMUSIC 2007
Played in the background in one of the scenes at Lisa's home

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5/10

Less Action than you'd expect

I watched the 2 hrs and 10 minute DVD version, which should be something like the Directors Cut of the movie. Since it was released also as two parts in Russia (but without success and many critics), the German distributor thought it would be best to release only one movie. The camera work looks good. I can't say too much about the audio though, because the German DVD had the Russian language in Stereo!! Some might say, I should be happy that they included the original audio ... and subtitles (which are MIA when it comes to the deleted scenes on the disc here!!).

The movie has lesser action that I had thought it would have. It has interesting (if flawed and clichéd) characters, that could have had more screen time or nicer setups. The action scenes (sparely used as I said) are nicely shot and as you can read here too, are inspired by Gan Kata (see Equilibrium for that). Especially one scene with pistols/guns (I'm not an expert, so I can't say what weapon manufacturer they are from) ...

One of the main problems is, that the movie tries to over-complicate a few things (relationships) and sadly does not succeed with it. Still if you have the patience, you might like this.

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