- Country: Russia
- Genre: biography, music, drama
- Producer: Alexander N
- Premiere in Russia: 2021
- Starring: Askar Ilyasov
- Duration: 100 minutes
Film projects about famous people are always perceived by viewers with special curiosity. But the upcoming film directed by Alexander N is guaranteed an increased interest, because the idol of millions, the legend of Soviet rock Viktor Tsoi, will be at the center of the musical dramatic history. The details of the plot of the film "CHOI ALIVE" are not yet known, the entire cast of actors has not been announced, there is no trailer and an exact release date, but one can hope that the premiere will take place in 2021.
Plot
As conceived by the creators, the events that took place in the life of the legendary performer during the 14-year period from 1976 to 1990 will unfold on the screen.
Viewers will witness the formation of Viktor Tsoi as a superstar. Among them, acquaintance with like-minded people who later formed the backbone of the Kino group, the release of their debut album, which turned out to be very successful, and participation in rock festivals. Finally, the absolute and unconditional recognition of the public - the film will tell about all the significant steps of a simple guy from the hinterland, who turned into an idol of millions.
Production and shooting
Director, producer and scriptwriter - Alexander N ("Bright dark black", "Maple syrup", "Wind of the white walls").
Film team:
- Screenwriters: Anna Ovcharova, Rodion Golovan;
- Producer: Dmitry Rudovsky (Battalion, Molodezhka, Invasion);
- Operator: Nayim Serafi ("1st Born "," In This Gray Place "," Wild Wild Yogis ").
The names of the rest of the team are still unknown.
According to N Films, which will be producing the upcoming tape, the main filming will take place from May to August 2020.
The locations of Moscow and St. Petersburg will be used as the main working sites.
Actors
The main role in the new film will be performed by Askar Ilyasov, familiar to the audience from the films "Fighters: The Last Battle", "Golden Horde", "Dead Lake".
Interesting Facts
Did you know that:
- In the post-Soviet space, there are a huge number of places that are called "Tsoi's Wall". Their fans of the musician's creativity were covered with words from songs, declarations of love. The most popular phrase among all is “Choi is alive”.
- In several cities of Russia there are streets and squares bearing the name of the artist.
- One of the asteroids is named in honor of Viktor Tsoi.
- In 1999, the Russian Post issued a stamp dedicated to the singer, and in 2012 the Republic of Fiji dedicated a $ 10 coin to the musician.
- In 1989 V. Tsoi was recognized as "Best Film Actor" by the publishing house "Soviet Screen" for the role of Moro in the film "Needle" by Rashid Nugmanov.
- In 2018, director Kirill Serebrennikov shot the biographical film Summer, which tells the story of the beginning of the career of the legendary musician.
- Askar Ilyasov auditioned for the main role in the film "Summer".
- Alexey Uchitel is also shooting a picture about the famous musician. But his project "47" will tell a fictional story that happened to the bus driver, into which Tsoi's "Moskvich" crashed.
The upcoming biographical project of Alexander N promises to be an excellent gift for all fans, friends and acquaintances of the legendary rocker.
There is still no confirmed data on the release date of the film "CHOI ALIVE", there is no official trailer, the full cast and plot have not been announced, but one can hope that the premiere will still take place in 2021.
