Trofim - 1995

One of the three films that comprise Arrival of a Train, a collection of shorts made to celebrate the centenary of cinema. Set at the turn of the 20th century, the film follows Trofim, a Russian peasant jealous of his wife for having an affair with his brother. Trofim kills his brother and runs away to St. Petersburg. Then Trofim steps off the train in St. Petersburg, a cameraman who happens to be shooting on the platform captures his arrival.

25min
1995
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Sergei Makovetsky profile pictureSergei MakovetskyТрофим
Zoya Buryak profile pictureZoya Buryakпроститутка Лёля
Semyon Strugachyov profile pictureSemyon Strugachyovфранцуз-кинооператор
Aleksey German profile pictureAleksey Germanруководитель кинопроекта «Вокзалы Санкт-Петербурга»
Aleksey Balabanov profile pictureAleksey Balabanovсотрудник кинопроекта «Вокзалы Санкт-Петербурга»
Igor Shibanov profile pictureIgor Shibanovкондуктор

About Trofim

Trofim Overview

One of the three films that comprise Arrival of a Train, a collection of shorts made to celebrate the centenary of cinema. Set at the turn of the 20th century, the film follows Trofim, a Russian peasant jealous of his wife for having an affair with his brother. Trofim kills his brother and runs away to St. Petersburg. Then Trofim steps off the train in St. Petersburg, a cameraman who happens to be shooting on the platform captures his arrival.

Runtime: 25min

Extra details

Original Title: Трофимъ
Original Language: Russian
Directed By: Aleksey Balabanov
Production Companies
CTB Film Company