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The Way Out
The Way Out
Directed by	Mikhail Uchitelev
Written by	Mikhail Uchitelev
Produced by	Mikhail Uchitelev
Starring	Elina Amromina; Alexander Alexeyev (Bredel); Aleksey Morozov; Tatiana Ryabokon; Artur Kharitonenko
Cinematography	Mikhail Kotidi; Alexander Solovyov
Edited by	Elina Amromina; Mikhail Uchitelev; Sergey Sobolev
Music by	Vincenzo Bellini; Christoph Willibald Gluck; Michael Krausz
Release date	May 2015 (Cannes);
Running time	33 minutes
Countries	Germany; Russia
Languages	Russian; German
Budget	312,000 Euro

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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

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

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

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

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

External links

[PP-1] "Der Auftritt". Cannes Short Film Corner. Retrieved 2015-04-06.

[RDFG-2] "Winners of the Festival Reflections of Spirit". Reflections of Spirit International Festival. Retrieved 2015-12-02.

[RDFG1-3] "Kurz aber Wertvoll". Jüdische Rundschau. Retrieved 2015-12-02.

[SOFIE-4] "The Way Out". The Short Film Awards. Retrieved 2015-12-01.

[BLOWUP-5] "Best Actress Award goes to Elina Amromina". Blow up International Film Festival. Retrieved 2015-12-12.

[ROVINGEYE-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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-| starring       = Elina Amromina<br/>Alexander Alexeyev (Bredel)<br/>[[Морозов, Алексей Валентинович|Alexey Morozov]]<br/>Tatiana Ryabokon<br/>Artur Kharitonenko
+| starring       = Elina Amromina<br/>Alexander Alexeyev (Bredel)<br/>[[Aleksey Morozov (actor)|Aleksey  Morozov]]<br/>Tatiana Ryabokon<br/>Artur Kharitonenko
-| music          = [[Vinzenco Bellini]]<br/>[[Christoph Willebald Gluck]]<br/>Michael Krausz
+| music          = [[Vincenzo Bellini]]<br/>[[Christoph Willibald Gluck]]<br/>Michael Krausz
-| production manager    = Olga Vassilyeva
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-| released       = {{Film date|YTBR}}
+| released       = {{Film date|2015|05||Cannes}}
 | runtime        = 33 minutes
 | country        = Germany<br/>Russia
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 | budget         = 312,000 Euro
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+'''''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>
-'''''The Way Out''''' ({{lang-ru|Выход}}) ({{lang-de|Der Auftritt}}) is a German-Russian 2015 [[short subject|short film]] directed, co-written and produced by [[Mikhail Uchitelev]].
+==Synopsis==
+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==
-* Elina Amromina (Edith Goldschmidt)
+* Elina Amromina as Edith Goldschmidt
-* Alexander Alexeyev (Gustav, a theater director)
+* Alexander Alexeyev as Gustav, a theater director
-* Alexey Morozov (Tenor)
+* [[Aleksey Morozov (actor)|Aleksey  Morozov]] as Tenor
-* Tatiana Ryabokon (Make-up artist)
+* Tatiana Ryabokon as Make-up artist
-* Artur Kharitonenko (SS commandant)
+* Artur Kharitonenko as SS commandant
-==Synopsis==
-The story takes place in the Eastern Europa in October-November of 1941. Edith, an opera diva and a Jewess, is hidden from the Nazis by Gustav, the theater director, in the cellar of the theater during the occupation. The next Nazis search for survivor Jews in the theater frightens Edith, because she realizes that Gustav will be killed, if they were to have find her. She decides to leave the theater, but Gustav reassures her that  there should be a different way out. Being preoccupied by her fears, she leaves the theater in a frenzied state of mind, but luckily is caught by Gustav and returns to the theater. Her appearance on the street unfortunately gets witnessed by the Nazi patrol. The Nazi Commandant calls for Gustav and declares the verdict: "either a Jewess stands before me or we will shoot you". Edith gets to know about the commandant's threat and runs into the remote theater corner, where nobody is able to find her. Gustav tries to run after, but finding her nowhere realizes that she could have left for the commandant's office. He runs to the commandant's office and on the way witnesses an everyday murder. Gustav cannot see the face of the killed woman and owing to the resemblance mistakes her for Edith...
-At the same time Edith locks herself in the cellar, trying to find the way out. The next day she decides to go to the commandant's office in this way, saving Gustav's life.
-As the theater gets completely cordoned off she sees only one way out.
 ==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=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>
-''The Way Out'' received generally positive reviews. Natalia Efendieva in her review provided most peculiar details of the film: "From the first scene we are steeped in a tense atmosphere of the Nazi occupation that increases at every second, but as Edith enters the theater the atmosphere changes drastically: the cold colors of the roundup, arrest, and murder change to warm colors of the theater interior, the loud shooting sounds change to silence. This contrast is maintained through the whole film, as the outside world of cruelty reaches its peak in glorifying  Murder, the world of theater reaches its peak in praising of  Salvation. Deep shadows, hard contrasts are reminiscent of masterpieces of Caravaggio."<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>Similar review in Russian has also been published at Evreyskaya Panorama<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>. The film is to be 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>
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-* {{Kino-teatr.ru|http://www.kino-teatr.ru/short/movie/ros/98899/annot/}}
+* [http://www.kino-teatr.ru/short/movie/ros/98899/annot/ kino-teatr.ru website]
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