
The Lonely Voice of Man
Directed by Aleksandr Sokurov
A melancholic portrait of two trauma-scarred lovers reuniting in post-Civil War Russia, grappling with loss and the weight of history on their intimate bond.
Set in the early 1920s after the end of the Russian Civil War, Red Army soldier Nikita returns to his hometown to see his partner Lyuba, both of whom are scarred by the trauma of the Russian Empire of yesteryear.
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Questions people ask
Is The Lonely Voice of Man sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Does The Lonely Voice of Man end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is The Lonely Voice of Man scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is The Lonely Voice of Man easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is The Lonely Voice of Man violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like The Lonely Voice of Man
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Lonely Voice of Man
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Lonely Voice of Man, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Lonely Voice of Man, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Lonely Voice of Man, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




















































