Pinocchio 2024
Boris Yukhananov's visually striking and thematically bold Pinocchio (2024) reimagines Andrey Vishnevsky's play Pinocchio's Mad Angel as a haunting musical drama.
Director: Boris Yukhananov
Cast
Mariya Belyaeva
Vladimir Korenev
Anton Lapenko
Boris Dergachev
Dmitry Chebotarev
Anton Filipenko
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinocchio (2024) about?
Pinocchio (2024) follows a wooden puppet's quest for belonging as he grapples with love, freedom, and the blurred line between performance and truth. Drawing from a play, the film transforms the familiar tale into a meditative exploration of what it means to be human, wrapped in haunting visuals and original music.
Who directed Pinocchio?
Pinocchio (2024) is directed by Boris Yukhananov, a filmmaker known for his experimental and visually rich style that challenges traditional narrative boundaries.
Who stars in Pinocchio?
The film features Mariya Belyaeva, Vladimir Korenev, Anton Lapenko, Boris Dergachev, and Dmitry Chebotarev in pivotal roles that anchor its emotional core.
Is Pinocchio (2024) worth watching?
While Pinocchio (2024) is unconventional and divisive, its ambition, striking visuals, and emotional depth make it a compelling watch for fans of experimental drama and musical storytelling. Its length may deter some, but the experience lingers long after the credits roll.
How long is Pinocchio?
Pinocchio (2024) runs for 255 minutes—just over four hours.
About Pinocchio (2024) — A haunting musical drama where identity is a performance
Boris Yukhananov's visually striking and thematically bold Pinocchio (2024) reimagines Andrey Vishnevsky's play Pinocchio's Mad Angel as a haunting musical drama. Stretching over four hours, the film unfolds as a cinematic triptych that blends surreal imagery with emotional intensity, charting the journey of a puppet searching for meaning in a world that blurs dreams and reality.
The atmosphere is dreamlike yet grounded in raw human longing, as its central characters navigate love, loss, and self-discovery. With a score that lingers like a melancholic lullaby and visuals that oscillate between stark realism and expressionist fantasy, Yukhananov crafts a unique reinterpretation of the classic story that feels both timeless and fiercely modern.
Deeply atmospheric and layered with symbolic depth, Pinocchio (2024) invites viewers into a world where identity is fluid, and every performance feels like a confession.
