- Country: Russia
- Genre: music, drama, melodrama, detective
- Producer: Dmitry Gubarev
- Premiere in Russia: 20 August 2020
- Starring: P. Priluchny, A. Cherkasova-Servant, K. Nagiev, V. Sychev, Y. Franz and others.
"Shadow of a Star" is a new exciting film from director Dmitry Gubarev, known to viewers from the series "Fizruk". According to the creators, the picture will tell the story of a popular musician who was forced to hire a girl bodyguard after an assassination attempt was made on him. The release date of the film "Shadow of the Star" with a gripping plot and excellent cast is scheduled for late summer 2020, the trailer has already appeared on the network.
Expectations rating - 70%.
Plot
Popular rap performer Name goes on tour to St. Petersburg. His career is at its peak, fans are ready to carry the idol in their arms. But few people around him realize that the musician is going through not the best times, and complete chaos is going on in his soul.
It was during this difficult period that the unknown attack the hero. And only by a happy coincidence of circumstances he manages to avoid death. Under the circumstances, Naima's manager hires a bodyguard for his charge, who turns out to be a girl named Alexandra.
She knows her business very well, but in the world of a star party, at first she has a hard time. Gradually delving into the performer's lifestyle, analyzing the circumstances of the incident, Sasha comes to the conclusion that any person from his entourage can be guilty of the attempt.
Production and filming
Director - Dmitry Gubarev ("Fizruk", "Flight Crew" - 2).
Film crew:
- Screenplay: Anna Kurbatova ("Piranha's Trail", "Someone's Sweetheart", "The Guide"), Elya Korsakova ("Lawyer. Continuation", "Masha Solenova's New Life");
- Producers: Mikhail Kurbatov ("Lawyer", "Mother's Heart", "Death Route"), Anna Kurbatova, Dmitry Fix ("Anka from Moldavanka", "Sister");
- Operator: Dmitry Shlykov (Don't Even Think, Phantom);
- Editing: Igor Medvedev ("Little Sister", "Acquaintance");
- Artist: Igor Tryshkov ("Mata Hari", "The Legend of Ferrari");
- Music: Vladimir Afanasyev, Pavel Shtondenko (No films available).
The 2020 film is in the production of the Motor Film Studio film company. The support is provided by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation. Filming takes place in St. Petersburg.
The official distributor is MEGOGO Distribution.
Director D. Gubarev on the search for a leading actor:
“It was quite difficult to find a performer for the lead role. The casting took quite a long period, but in the end we settled on Priluchny's candidacy. He is a great multi-genre artist with a brutal appearance and incredible charm. Pasha fits perfectly into the image we have conceived. "
A. Kurbatova, producer and screenwriter, on the idea of the film:
“Our film is literally imbued with a very life-affirming thought. You always have to believe that even in the worst situation, everything can change overnight. Everything can be adjusted while the person is alive. "
P. Priluchny about his role:
“For the first time I had to reincarnate as a music artist. It's an amazing experience. I understand that my level of rap reading is far from ideal, but I tried to give my best. "
A. Cherkasova-Servant about filming:
“I have wanted to live in St. Petersburg for a long time, but here I am so lucky. Thanks to the filming, I was able to get to know this incredible city better. On the set, we have an amazing atmosphere of warmth, mutual understanding and care. "
Julia Frants, artist, about the film's problems:
“This is a very hot story. Each of the characters is going through some kind of personal drama, but cannot share their pain with anyone because they feel lonely even when surrounded by loved ones. Many residents of megalopolises face such a problem today ”.
Cast
The leading roles were performed by:
Interesting Facts
Did you know that:
- The second title of the film is Reel Tok.
- The soundtrack for the film was written by the rap artist Nigative (Vladimir Afanasyev), an ex-member of the Triada group.
- Alexandra Cherkasova-Servant refused the help of stuntmen on the site. To perform the stunts herself, the actress spent several months shooting and taking Thai boxing lessons.
The official trailer is already online, it is safe to assume that the 2020 film "Shadow of the Star", which already knows the plot, actors and exact release date, will definitely find its viewer.