A celebrated Russian director widens his lens
Andrei Zvyagintsev’s new film—like his last one—is up for an Oscar
IN THE opening frames of “Loveless”, Andrei Zvyagintsev’s new film, the camera looks up at a denuded tree against a wintry sky. After this barren view come shots of a lifeless, snow-bound park. Yet when the action begins it is autumn, not winter; not on the outside, at least.
This article appeared in the Culture section of the print edition under the headline “Only disconnect”
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