2018 | Fiction | 4 min. | Russia | 6+
Several girls notice a man of non-ordinary appearance while wondering around the city. His interest to them is unambiguous. But what this interest stands for… that is the question. The short “Blue Beard,” a free interpretation of a famous eponymous fairy tale, puts the theme of special appearance and tolerance into a modern context.
Directors Statement
Initially, this is a French legend about a wealthy aristocrat nicknamed Blue Beard for his unusual beard colour. He is a nightmare for all women across the region because of his looks and also because of the fact that his 7 ex-wives have mysteriously disappeared. Once he seeks in marriage at a noble household where there are three marriageable daughters. The youngest one is seduced by his wealth and consents… This story full of archetypes and people’s wisdom is interpreted quite differently. Some even say that the key theme is inability of a young woman to listen to her intuition due to lack of life’s experience. I decided to look at Blue Beard at a different angle. Just think of a blue beard that makes people so scared of a person – it is just a little difference, nothing else. He differs so little from people around and they still avoid him! In this situation, the only thing left to Blue Beard is seeking for keys to other people. And these keys are his wealth, which is not surprising in our materialistic world. However, the intolerance often brings to a dead end. While tolerance can make a difference.
Director: Katya Telegina
Producers: Katya Telegina and Anastasia Akopyan
Сast: Dasha Matusevich, Alexandra Fedorova, Klara Bela, Anna Domini, Alexander aka VOLK (WOLF) and Alena Konstantinova
