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| starring = Elina Amromina<br/>Alexander Alexeyev (Bredel)<br/>[[Aleksey Morozov (actor)|Aleksey Morozov]]<br/>Tatiana Ryabokon<br/>Artur Kharitonenko
| music = [[Vincenzo Bellini]]<br/>[[Christoph Willibald Gluck]]<br/>Michael Krausz
| music = [[Vincenzo Bellini]]<br/>[[Christoph Willibald Gluck]]<br/>Michael Krausz
| cinematography = Mikhail Kotidi<br/>Alexander Solovyov
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'''''The Way Out''''' ({{lang-ru|Выход}}) ({{lang-de|Der Auftritt}}) is a German-Russian 2015 [[short subject|short film]] directed, written and produced by [[Mikhail Uchitelev]]. The film has been premiered at the [[2015 Cannes Film Festival]] (Short Film Corner),<ref name=PP>{{cite web |url=http://sub.festival-cannes.fr/SfcCatalogue/MovieDetail/a9de2ced-fdae-4ea5-99bf-5acbdc91bbf0|publisher=Cannes Short Film Corner |title=Der Auftritt|date= |accessdate=2015-04-06}}</ref> has been awarded Grand Prix at the International Festival "Reflections of Spirit" (Erlangen, Germany)<ref name=RDFG>{{cite web |url=http://www.filmfest-reflexionen-des-geistes.de/winners/|publisher=Reflections of Spirit International Festival |title=Winners of the Festival Reflections of Spirit |accessdate=2015-12-02}}</ref><ref name=RDFG1>{{cite web |url=http://evrejskaja-panorama.de/kratko-no-vesomo-135850637/|publisher=Jüdische Rundschau|title=Kurz aber Wertvoll |accessdate=2015-12-02}}</ref> and the Award for the Best Supporting Actor at The Short Film Awards International Festival<ref name=SOFIE>{{cite web |url=http://www.theshortfilmawards.com/winners.php|publisher=The Short Film Awards |title=The Way Out|accessdate=2015-12-01}}</ref> in New-York, for the Best Actress at the [[Blow-Up International Arthouse Film Festival]]<ref name=BLOWUP>{{cite web |url=http://www.blowupfilmfest.com/#!/2015/selection.html|publisher=Blow up International Film Festival |title=Best Actress Award goes to Elina Amromina|accessdate=2015-12-12}}</ref> and officially selected at the Roving Eye International Film Festival (partner of the Oscar-qualifying Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival).<ref name=ROVINGEYE>{{cite web |url=http://film-festival.org/RovingEye_JewishExperienceFALL2016.php|publisher=The Roving Eye International Film Festival|title="Immutable memories"|accessdate=2016-10-10}}</ref>
'''''The Way Out''''' ({{langx|ru|Выход}}) ({{langx|de|Der Auftritt}}) is a German-Russian 2015 [[short film]] directed, written and produced by [[Mikhail Uchitelev]]. It premiered in the Short Film Corner of the [[2015 Cannes Film Festival]].<ref name=PP>{{cite web |url=http://sub.festival-cannes.fr/SfcCatalogue/MovieDetail/a9de2ced-fdae-4ea5-99bf-5acbdc91bbf0|publisher=Cannes Short Film Corner |title=Der Auftritt|date= |accessdate=2015-04-06}}</ref> It was awarded the Grand Prix at the International Festival "Reflections of Spirit" in [[Erlangen]], Germany,<ref name=RDFG>{{cite web |url=http://www.filmfest-reflexionen-des-geistes.de/winners/|publisher=Reflections of Spirit International Festival |title=Winners of the Festival Reflections of Spirit |accessdate=2015-12-02}}</ref><ref name=RDFG1>{{cite web |url=http://evrejskaja-panorama.de/kratko-no-vesomo-135850637/|publisher=Jüdische Rundschau|title=Kurz aber Wertvoll |accessdate=2015-12-02}}</ref> the Best Supporting Actor award at The Short Film Awards International Festival in New York,<ref name=SOFIE>{{cite web |url=http://www.theshortfilmawards.com/winners.php|publisher=The Short Film Awards |title=The Way Out|accessdate=2015-12-01}}</ref> and the Best Actress award at the [[Blow-Up International Arthouse Film Festival]].<ref name=BLOWUP>{{cite web |url=http://www.blowupfilmfest.com/#!/2015/selection.html|publisher=Blow up International Film Festival |title=Best Actress Award goes to Elina Amromina|accessdate=2015-12-12}}</ref> It was officially selected at the Roving Eye International Film Festival (the partner of the Oscar-qualifying [[Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival]]).<ref name=ROVINGEYE>{{cite web |url=http://film-festival.org/RovingEye_JewishExperienceFALL2016.php|publisher=The Roving Eye International Film Festival|title="Immutable memories"|accessdate=2016-10-10}}</ref>


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
The story takes place in Eastern Europe in late 1941. Edith (Elina Amromina) is a Jewish opera diva that has been hidden away from the Nazis by Gustav (Alexander Alexeyev), who puts her in the theater's cellar during the occupation. Despite his reassurances that she will not be found, Edith knows that Gustav's help puts his own life at risk and decides that she must leave the theater to avoid this. Gustav tries to convince her that there must be a different option, but Edith is too terrified to listen and tries to escape. She's brought back by Gustav but is unfortunately seen by Nazis in the process. The Nazi commandant (Artur Kharitonenko) storms into the theater and demands that Gustav hands over Edith or he will be killed. Viewing all of this from a corner of the theater, Edith decides that she must leave for the commandant's office and surrender. Aware that this is her intention, Gustav tries to intercept her and in the process witnesses the murder of someone that he believes to be Edith. However, unbeknownst to him this was not Edith, who instead locked herself in the cellar while she tries to find another way out. The next day she decides to go to the commandant's office and save Gustav's life. As the theater is completely cordoned off she sees only one way out.
The story unfolds in Eastern Europe during late 1941. Edith (portrayed by Elina Amromina) is a Jewish opera diva concealed from the Nazis by Gustav (played by Alexander Alexeyev), who shelters her in the theater's cellar during the occupation. Despite Gustav's assurances that she is safe, Edith recognizes the danger his help poses to his own life. Fearing for Gustav's safety, she resolves to leave the theater to protect him. Despite Gustav's attempts to convince her otherwise, Edith, consumed by terror, attempts to flee. Although Gustav manages to bring her back, their actions draw the attention of the Nazis. The Nazi commandant (played by Artur Kharitonenko) confronts Gustav, demanding that he surrender Edith or face death. Watching from a corner of the theater, Edith decides to go to the commandant's office and give herself up. Anticipating her move, Gustav tries to stop her, witnessing what he believes to be Edith's murder in the process. Unbeknownst to him, the victim is not Edith, who has instead locked herself in the cellar while she seeks another escape route. The following day, Edith resolves to go to the commandant's office and save Gustav's life. With the theater completely cordoned off, she sees only one possible route to safety.


==Cast==
==Cast==
* Elina Amromina as Edith Goldschmidt
* Elina Amromina as Edith Goldschmidt
* Alexander Alexeyev as Gustav, a theater director
* Alexander Alexeyev as Gustav, a theater director
* Alexey Morozov as Tenor
* [[Aleksey Morozov (actor)|Aleksey Morozov]] as Tenor
* Tatiana Ryabokon as Make-up artist
* Tatiana Ryabokon as Make-up artist
* Artur Kharitonenko as SS commandant
* Artur Kharitonenko as SS commandant


==Reception==
==Reception==
''The Way Out'' received generally positive reviews and the ''Saint Petersburg Evening Post'' praised the work for effectively using its 33-minute length to its advantage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vppress.ru/stories/Mikhail-Uchitelev-Ya-khotel-issledovat-tragediyu-lyubvi-k-cheloveku-v-usloviyakh-beschelovechnogo-rezhima-29992 |title=Я хотел исследовать трагедию любви к человеку в условиях бесчеловечного режима... |publisher=[[Вечерний Петербург]] |accessdate=2015-05-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://evrejskaja-panorama.de/v-poiskah-vyhoda-iz-bezvyhodnogo-polozhenija/ |title=В поисках выхода из безвыходного положения |publisher=[[Еврейская Панорама]] |accessdate=2015-04-04}}</ref> A reviewer for ''[[:de:Jüdische Rundschau|Jüdische Rundschau]]'' gave a favorable review for the work, comparing it positively to [[Caravaggio|Caravaggio's]] masterpieces.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://juedischerundschau.de/ausweg-aus-einer-ausweglosen-lage/ |title=Ausweg aus einer ausweglosen lage |publisher=[[Jüdische Rundschau]] |accessdate=2015-03-12}}</ref> The ''Gazeta Strela'' also had praise for the film, which they felt told its story in a "heartfelt and intimate manner".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gazetastrela.ru/2015/04/29/vyxod-budet-v-kannax/ |title="Выход" будет в Каннах |publisher=[[Gazeta Strela]] |accessdate=2015-04-29}}</ref> The film has been officially presented at the Russian Pavilion at the Cannes Festival and this event has been covered by ''Proficinema''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.proficinema.ru/mainnews/markets/detail.php?ID=179780 |title=В Российском павильоне прошла презентация Global Russians |publisher=[[Proficinema]] |accessdate=2015-05-22}}</ref> and also by ''ROSKINO''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://roskino.org/news/v-rossiyskom-pavilone-proshla-prezentatsiya-global-russians |title=В Российском павильоне прошла презентация Global Russians |publisher=[[ROSKINO]] |accessdate=2015-05-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://roskino.org/news/v-rossiyskom-pavilone-prezentovali-filmy-predstavlyayushchie-rossiyu-v-programme-cin%C3%A9fondation?lang=en |title=ROSKINO HOSTS PRESS CONFERENCE |publisher=[[ROSKINO]] |accessdate=2015-05-24}}</ref> The film received a positive review at the TMFF.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160124193637/http://tmff.net/reviews/the-way-out/ |title=The Way Out film review |publisher=[[TMFF]] |accessdate=2015-10-16}}</ref>
''The Way Out'' received generally positive reviews and the ''Saint Petersburg Evening Post'' praised the work for effectively using its 33-minute length to its advantage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vppress.ru/stories/Mikhail-Uchitelev-Ya-khotel-issledovat-tragediyu-lyubvi-k-cheloveku-v-usloviyakh-beschelovechnogo-rezhima-29992 |title=Я хотел исследовать трагедию любви к человеку в условиях бесчеловечного режима... |publisher=[[Вечерний Петербург]] |accessdate=2015-05-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://evrejskaja-panorama.de/v-poiskah-vyhoda-iz-bezvyhodnogo-polozhenija/ |title=В поисках выхода из безвыходного положения |publisher=[[Еврейская Панорама]] |accessdate=2015-04-04}}</ref> A reviewer for ''[[:de:Jüdische Rundschau|Jüdische Rundschau]]'' gave a favorable review for the work, comparing it positively to [[Caravaggio|Caravaggio's]] masterpieces.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://juedischerundschau.de/ausweg-aus-einer-ausweglosen-lage/ |title=Ausweg aus einer ausweglosen lage |publisher=[[Jüdische Rundschau]] |accessdate=2015-03-12}}</ref> The ''Gazeta Strela'' also had praise for the film, which they felt told its story in a "heartfelt and intimate manner".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gazetastrela.ru/2015/04/29/vyxod-budet-v-kannax/ |title="Выход" будет в Каннах |publisher=[[Gazeta Strela]] |accessdate=2015-04-29}}</ref> The film has been officially presented at the Russian Pavilion at the Cannes Festival and this event has been covered by ''Proficinema''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.proficinema.ru/mainnews/markets/detail.php?ID=179780 |title=В Российском павильоне прошла презентация Global Russians |publisher=[[Proficinema]] |accessdate=2015-05-22}}</ref> and also by ''ROSKINO''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://roskino.org/news/v-rossiyskom-pavilone-proshla-prezentatsiya-global-russians |title=В Российском павильоне прошла презентация Global Russians |publisher=[[ROSKINO]] |accessdate=2015-05-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://roskino.org/news/v-rossiyskom-pavilone-prezentovali-filmy-predstavlyayushchie-rossiyu-v-programme-cin%C3%A9fondation?lang=en |title=ROSKINO HOSTS PRESS CONFERENCE |publisher=[[ROSKINO]] |accessdate=2015-05-24}}</ref> The film received a positive review at the TMFF.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tmff.net/reviews/the-way-out/ |title=The Way Out film review |publisher=[[TMFF]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160124193637/http://tmff.net/reviews/the-way-out/ |accessdate=2015-10-16|archive-date=2016-01-24 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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The Way Out
Directed byMikhail Uchitelev
Written byMikhail Uchitelev
Produced byMikhail Uchitelev
StarringElina Amromina
Alexander Alexeyev (Bredel)
Aleksey Morozov
Tatiana Ryabokon
Artur Kharitonenko
CinematographyMikhail Kotidi
Alexander Solovyov
Edited byElina Amromina
Mikhail Uchitelev
Sergey Sobolev
Music byVincenzo Bellini
Christoph Willibald Gluck
Michael Krausz
Release date
  • May 2015 (2015-05) (Cannes)
Running time
33 minutes
CountriesGermany
Russia
LanguagesRussian
German
Budget312,000 Euro

The Way Out (Russian: Выход) (German: Der Auftritt) is a German-Russian 2015 short film directed, written and produced by Mikhail Uchitelev. It premiered in the Short Film Corner of the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.[1] It was awarded the Grand Prix at the International Festival "Reflections of Spirit" in Erlangen, Germany,[2][3] the Best Supporting Actor award at The Short Film Awards International Festival in New York,[4] and the Best Actress award at the Blow-Up International Arthouse Film Festival.[5] It was officially selected at the Roving Eye International Film Festival (the partner of the Oscar-qualifying Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival).[6]

Synopsis

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The story unfolds in Eastern Europe during late 1941. Edith (portrayed by Elina Amromina) is a Jewish opera diva concealed from the Nazis by Gustav (played by Alexander Alexeyev), who shelters her in the theater's cellar during the occupation. Despite Gustav's assurances that she is safe, Edith recognizes the danger his help poses to his own life. Fearing for Gustav's safety, she resolves to leave the theater to protect him. Despite Gustav's attempts to convince her otherwise, Edith, consumed by terror, attempts to flee. Although Gustav manages to bring her back, their actions draw the attention of the Nazis. The Nazi commandant (played by Artur Kharitonenko) confronts Gustav, demanding that he surrender Edith or face death. Watching from a corner of the theater, Edith decides to go to the commandant's office and give herself up. Anticipating her move, Gustav tries to stop her, witnessing what he believes to be Edith's murder in the process. Unbeknownst to him, the victim is not Edith, who has instead locked herself in the cellar while she seeks another escape route. The following day, Edith resolves to go to the commandant's office and save Gustav's life. With the theater completely cordoned off, she sees only one possible route to safety.

Cast

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  • Elina Amromina as Edith Goldschmidt
  • Alexander Alexeyev as Gustav, a theater director
  • Aleksey Morozov as Tenor
  • Tatiana Ryabokon as Make-up artist
  • Artur Kharitonenko as SS commandant

Reception

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The Way Out received generally positive reviews and the Saint Petersburg Evening Post praised the work for effectively using its 33-minute length to its advantage.[7][8] A reviewer for Jüdische Rundschau gave a favorable review for the work, comparing it positively to Caravaggio's masterpieces.[9] The Gazeta Strela also had praise for the film, which they felt told its story in a "heartfelt and intimate manner".[10] The film has been officially presented at the Russian Pavilion at the Cannes Festival and this event has been covered by Proficinema.[11] and also by ROSKINO.[12][13] The film received a positive review at the TMFF.[14]

References

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  1. ^ "Der Auftritt". Cannes Short Film Corner. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
  2. ^ "Winners of the Festival Reflections of Spirit". Reflections of Spirit International Festival. Retrieved 2015-12-02.
  3. ^ "Kurz aber Wertvoll". Jüdische Rundschau. Retrieved 2015-12-02.
  4. ^ "The Way Out". The Short Film Awards. Retrieved 2015-12-01.
  5. ^ "Best Actress Award goes to Elina Amromina". Blow up International Film Festival. Retrieved 2015-12-12.
  6. ^ ""Immutable memories"". The Roving Eye International Film Festival. Retrieved 2016-10-10.
  7. ^ "Я хотел исследовать трагедию любви к человеку в условиях бесчеловечного режима..." Вечерний Петербург. Retrieved 2015-05-08.
  8. ^ "В поисках выхода из безвыходного положения". Еврейская Панорама. Retrieved 2015-04-04.
  9. ^ "Ausweg aus einer ausweglosen lage". Jüdische Rundschau. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
  10. ^ ""Выход" будет в Каннах". Gazeta Strela. Retrieved 2015-04-29.
  11. ^ "В Российском павильоне прошла презентация Global Russians". Proficinema. Retrieved 2015-05-22.
  12. ^ "В Российском павильоне прошла презентация Global Russians". ROSKINO. Retrieved 2015-05-22.
  13. ^ "ROSKINO HOSTS PRESS CONFERENCE". ROSKINO. Retrieved 2015-05-24.
  14. ^ "The Way Out film review". TMFF. Archived from the original on 2016-01-24. Retrieved 2015-10-16.
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