Demon 2004
Crafted as the opening chapter of Irina Evteeva's haunting 'Everlasting Variations' trilogy, the 2004 animated short *Demon* distills the brooding intensity of early 20th-century Russian Romanticism into a mere eleven minutes.
Director: Irina Evteeva
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Demon (2004) about?
Evteeva's animated short reimagines Goethe's Faust and Lermontov's poetry through the gaze of Mikhail Vrubel's demonic muse. It's not a linear story but a lush, visual symphony of longing, rebellion, and tragic beauty.
Who directed Demon?
Demon was directed by Irina Evteeva, a visionary animator whose work bridges fine art and experimental film.
Who stars in Demon?
The animated short features the voices and imagery inspired by Zarifa Mgoyan, Vladimir Adzhamov, Aleksey Barabash, Yuliya Rudina, and Svetlana Svirko.
Is Demon (2004) worth watching?
While IMDb hasn't rated it, this 11-minute avant-garde gem rewards viewers who crave atmospheric, visually striking animation steeped in classical influences. It's a cult niche experience rather than mainstream entertainment.
How long is Demon?
Demon (2004) runs for 11 minutes.
About Demon (2004) — A Faustian 11-Minute Masterpiece in Russian Animation
Crafted as the opening chapter of Irina Evteeva's haunting 'Everlasting Variations' trilogy, the 2004 animated short *Demon* distills the brooding intensity of early 20th-century Russian Romanticism into a mere eleven minutes. Drawing its soul from Mikhail Vrubel's iconic paintings, Mikhail Lermontov's tormented verse, and Goethe's tragic *Faust*, this visually arresting film plunges viewers into an atmosphere of doomed passion and mythic grandeur. Evteeva, with a deft hand, conjures an oppressive elegance that feels both timeless and acutely fin-de-siècle, wrapping Zarifa Mgoyan's ethereal performance in shadow and longing.
The narrative unfolds like a fevered hallucination, where celestial and infernal forces collide in a single frame. Rather than a conventional plot, *Demon (2004)* offers a cinematic meditation on rebellion, redemption, and the inescapable weight of genius—filtered through the lens of a master painter's restless imagination. For fans of avant-garde animation or those drawn to the darker currents of Russian art history, this compact yet potent film lingers long after the credits roll.