Gus Van Sant's Constant Thematic and Cinematic Elements
The differences in these films could not be more blatant, and yet Gus Van Sant has found a way to portray the same messages and use the same techniques in each.
Son of a Rich
A young man born into an oligarch family is so spoiled that he believes he's above the law. When he faces jail, his father decides to 'rehabilitate' his son. An abandoned village is reconstructed, 19th century style. The spoiled brat 'goes back in time', reincarnated as a serf, to learn how to appreciate life and to work hard.
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A young man born into an oligarch family is so spoiled that he believes he's above the law. When he faces jail, his father decides to 'rehabilitate' his son. An abandoned village is reconstructed, 19th century style. The spoiled brat 'goes back in time', reincarnated as a serf, to learn how to appreciate life and to work hard.
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Genre:Comedy, Romance, Action
Written By:Murat Dişli, Asli T. Kizmaz, Darya Gratsevich, Anton Morozenko, Dmitry Permyakov
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Runtime:111 minutes
Studio:Kunay Film
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