TV show

Confession

Повинность

“A new form of spiritual cinema.”

Originally aired on Russian television, this five-part semi-documentary series tells the story of a Russian naval commander in charge of an Arctic-based ship. The film provokes a meditation on solitude and isolation, while revealing the daily duties associated with the ship. Voice-over narration by the commander, other sailors, and even a third-person voice provide the “confession” of the title.

Creator

Александр Сокуров

Status

Ended

First air date

06/11/1998

Original language

Russian