← ← Back
Movie poster: Oriental Elegy (1996)
🎬 Movie

Oriental Elegy

1996 · 45 min Documentary
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

A surreal journey of a displaced spirit as he wanders in the interminable darkness through the temporal landscape of a quaint and isolated feudal-era fishing village. Guided by a series of faintly illuminated rooms, the wandering spirit comes upon ancient souls who take on physical forms as they recount their personal stories of daily existence, loss, and tragedy in the peasant community. Intrigued by his initial visit to a curiously distracted elderly woman, the spirit returns to her home in order to ask a fundamental question - "What is happiness?" - an existential query that is innocently answered with innate humility and accepted unknowingness.

Watch online

Click to play

📋 Film Details

Original Title Восточная элегия
Year 1996
Country Japan, Russia
Genre Documentary
Director Aleksandr Sokurov
Runtime 45 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (15 votes)

📺 Where to Watch

Checking availability...

🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Oriental Elegy has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.1/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1996. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

🎬 Similar Movies

💬 Audience Reviews

Write a Review

Quick rating — tap to vote:

Or write a full review:

0/2000