The Bartered Soul
Millionaire Gornostayev and ballet dancer in Ilona are always arguing about what is more important - youth and beauty or wealth. Ilona thought that youth and beauty are more important, but Gornostayew disagreed with her. He intended to prove Ilona that she in wrong. Gornostayew signed a contract with young worker Alexey. They moved abroad. Year later. Alexey changed into a real aristocrat and returned to Russia. Gornostayew introduced Alexey to Ilona and she falls in love with him.
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| Original Title | Люди гибнут за металл |
| Year | 1919 |
| Country | Russia |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Alexandre Volkoff |
| Runtime | 66 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (2 votes) |
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The film constructs its drama around the contrast between artificial and genuine human essence, relying on a wager as its plot engine. It explores the vanity and manipulations of high society, where personal identity becomes a bargaining chip.
What lingers after viewing is a classic tale of temptation and transformation, where the glitter of a masquerade cannot obscure questions about the true price of happiness. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Alexandre Volkoff
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With dimmed lights and a glass of dry wine, immersing in the atmosphere of old St. Petersburg.
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