Master and Margarita (TV Miniseries) (2005) is a captivating adaptation of Mikhail A. Bulgakov's renowned novel, blending historical, religious, and political narratives in a Menippean style. The miniseries unfolds in two distinct settings: Moscow during Stalin's reign and Jerusalem under the rule of Pontius Pilate. The story weaves together multiple plotlines, including the struggles of Master (Galibin), a gifted writer whose manuscript about Pontius Pilate faces destruction, and his devoted muse, Margarita (Kovalchuk). Their journey is mirrored by the biblical tale of Ieshua in Jerusalem and the duplicitous actions of the timid and ambiguous Pilate (Lavrov), whose character hints at a Soviet leader. The narrative is further complicated by the presence of Satan Woland (Basilashvili) and his minions, who manipulate events and lives by exploiting human frailties and sins. Margarita seeks to harness Woland's power to rescue Master, whose character is deeply autobiographical, reflecting Bulgakov's own experiences under Soviet pressures, including the burning of his manuscript.
Credits
Direction Vladimir Bortko
Cast Anna Kovalchuk · Aleksandr Galibin · Oleg Basilashvili · Vladislav Galkin · Kirill Lavrov · Aleksandr Abdulov · Aleksandr Filippenko · Sergey Bezrukov · Aleksandr Bashirov · Semyon Furman · Valentin Gaft · Aleksandr Adabashyan
Soundtrack Igor Kornelyuk
Screenplay Mikhail A. Bulgakov
Cinematography Valeri Myulgaut
Technical sheet
Title Master and Margarita (TV Miniseries)
Original title Master i Margarita (Master and Margarita)
Year 2005
Type Series
Length 500 min.
Country Russia
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