Matthew Passion

Matthew Passion (2023)

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Matvey is a young diligent altar boy who dreams of becoming a priest. Agata is a spontaneous, daring artist who is not used to planning ahead. After meeting Matvey and Agata, they realize that their seemingly different worlds are united by the same problems and values. But can they really understand it?

Date of release
2023-09-12
TMDB
7.2 / 10 (10)
Runtime
1h 55m
Genres
Romance, Comedy
Director
Sergey Ilyin

Casting

Interesting facts

Matthew Passion is a 2023 Russian coming-of-age romantic comedy drama film written and directed by Sergey Ilin. Young stars Denis Vlasenko and Valeriia Zoidova in a touching love story between a young altar boy and a daring artist.

Production

The film marks the directorial debut of Sergey Ilin. In an interview, Ilin mentioned that he drew upon personal impressions from his youth, infusing the film with authenticity. The script was written by Igor Rybin, and the creators aimed to portray the life of an Orthodox community within modern society, addressing the real-world issues faced by parishioners.

The film crew, led by Ilin, visited over 200 churches across the Moscow Oblast and Moscow, seeking locations that would enhance the film's realism.

Particular attention was given to ensuring the authenticity of the priests' behavior and character portrayals. Actors Aleksey Rozin and Timofey Tribuntsev participated in rehearsals specifically designed to bring their characters closer to the everyday lives of Orthodox clergy.

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