In the summer of 2013 on large screens, viewers couldcontemplate the work of director Yuri Bykov - the film "Major". The picture received ambiguous reviews, but the noise around it rose. The film has received numerous awards in Russia and abroad.
Story line
Events unfold in a smallprovincial town. Early in the morning, Sergei Sobolev, the character played by Denis Shvedov, wakes up from a phone call. He is a police major. From the conversation it becomes clear that the pregnant wife of a major should soon give birth.
Sobolev breaks down from his home and rushes to his BMW inmaternity hospital. Not considering it necessary to follow the rules of the road and speed limit, to death knocks the child. It all happens right before the eyes of the unfortunate mother, whose role Irina Nizina played well.
In order to avoid punishment, Sobolev closesDesperate mother of the child in the car. At the same time he starts to call somewhere. After telling what had happened to his colleague Korshunov, whose role is played by the director Yury Bykov himself, the major remains to wait for help.
At this time, the truck stops and the driver offers his assistance to the person who has had an accident. But Sobolev refuses.
Soon his fellow coworkers come and startcover their tracks. The traffic police officer gives the mother of the affected child brandy as a sedative. After that, a medical examination confirms that she was intoxicated and could overlook her son herself.
As a result, Korshunov threatens to sign a woman with a protocol in which she justifies Major Sobolev.
But the dissatisfied father of the child is seeking justice and comes to the police station with a gun, demanding that he be found responsible for the death of his son. There he accidentally kills one of the employees.
After that, the whole nightmare begins, which entails a huge number of innocent victims.
Sobolev is aware of his guilt and is trying to save the mother of the deceased child, which is going to kill the Kites.
At the end of the film, the major himself kills a woman in the back of the head after threats from Korshunov to deal with his family.
After that, Sobolev catches a ride, the same truck that the audience has already seen at the beginning of the film, and goes to the hospital to his wife.
Actors and roles
In addition to the excellent work of the director, cameraman anda touching story that formed the basis of the plot, there are still many advantages to this picture. "Major" - the film, the actors in which perfectly coped with the task and perfectly conveyed the main idea.
The role of the central character was played by Denis Shvedov.
Another award for her role in this film received Irina Nizina.
The director himself is also awarded. Here he plays Pavel Korshunov, Sobolev's colleague. It is through his hands that evil is accomplished.
Celebrities are also involved in the movie "Major". The film (actors Boris Nevzorov, Dmitry Kulichkov, Pavel Basov and Kirill Polukhin also played in it) seems more lively with their participation.
Crime drama genre
In the "Major" pronounced dramatic, criminal and psychological motives. Definitely determine the genre is difficult, because it is a psychological thriller, and social drama, and crime.
Dramatic genre in art has replacedtragedy in ancient times. His main features is the description of the everyday life of heroes. And the crime interferes with this routine. Namely, the hero himself, who broke the law, and all the specific circumstances of his life, motives, inner experiences, attempts to justify himself.
Therefore, it is safe to talk aboutcriminal drama. Today, this species is very often found in modern art. Especially in the author's cinema. As for the director's films, he actively applies it in many works, starting with “Chief” and ending with the new series “Method”.
History of creation
The film "Major", reviews of which in Russia and forabroad were mixed, inspired by the director of the social situation in the country 2009-2010. In general, the question of the relationship of a person with the government is always relevant.
The image of the protagonist appeared in the head of the director after a sensational case in a Moscow supermarket. Then the police major Denis Evsyukov shot several random buyers.
Positive opinion
Oddly enough, film critics in mostpositively evaluate the film "Major". Reviews mostly laudatory. After all, this is really a true movie without special effects. The director reveals the system of values of the rule of law. Nothing can be corrected and proved, and even more so to go back down. That is why there are so many victims, and the film is tough enough for the viewer to feel deep hopelessness.
Negative opinion
In addition to understanding, the film "Major" received negative reviews. Many accuse Bykov of “dill”, the lack of a sense of humor and the necessary cynicism for a qualitative picture.
Кроме этого, осудили операторскую работу, crumpled plot and false information. Making a car accident, knocking out the testimony of the boy's parents, the lack of witnesses and the temporary detention center, where the policeman stays with the usual detainee - all this happens in real life and looks different.
Other works of the director
Yuri Bykov began his career as a director withshort film "Chief". The picture received an award for "Kinotavr". In the story there, two robbers encroach on the house of the captain of the FSB and in the end they themselves become victims of murder.
Next was the work on the painting "Live" and"Collectors". The first of them again caused a resonance in the world of cinema. Again, a very cruel plot and murder at the end. In 2013, the movie "Major" was released. Reviews of all the pictures were stormy and emotional. The common thing in them is that the characters, under the weight of circumstances, decide to kill.
В минувшем году режиссер снял ещё один фильм - "Fool". It traces all the same hopelessness of Russian society. When one person tries to fight against everyone and dies, since it is meaningless in the modern world. And constantly learn phrases in the spirit: "All people are wolves" or "The world does not remake."
At the end of October 2015, the new series “Method” is released - another heavy, psychological thriller. But here the main character is a maniac, and a new trend appears in the work of the director.
In addition, by 2016, preparing a picture of the space of the period of the USSR - "Time of the first."
Yuri Bykov's films, one way or another, have the same subtext. The director seems to be worried about the social situation in the country, and he strongly condemns it.
Awards and nominations
The picture was a great success in Russia and abroad. She received the following awards:
- At the International Festival in Shanghai - the award for the best film.
- Nomination for the best film in "Kinotavr" 2013.
- In France, the picture was awarded the prize "New genre".
- Award for the best current youth story in Zelenograd.
- In Germany, noted the director's work at the festival "Kotobus".
- Awarded for the best cinematography work by Kirill Klepanov at the twenty-second film festival in St. Petersburg.
- Prizes for the best roles were given to Denis Shvedov, Irina Nizina, Ilya Isaev.
- Yuri Bykov himself was twice awarded the prize for the best male supporting role, including the award "Nika".
In the film "Major" touched sore problemsociety and the relationship of power with the common people. Even if there is any strain, irregularities and shortcomings, the film nevertheless makes you wonder. The impression is like a good book with a deep meaning. And it is worthy of praise.
