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'''''Despite the Falling Snow''''' is a 2004 [http://www.torontosun.com/2016/01/15/girl-on-the-train-and-other-books-to-read-before-the-movie-comes-out-in-2016 book] by [[Shamim Sarif]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Kregloe|first=Karman|title=Movies, Marriage and Mayhem with Shamim Sarif: From Moscow with Love (Ep. 10)|url=http://www.afterellen.com/movies-marriage-and-mayhem-with-shamim-sarif-from-moscow-with-love-ep-10/07/2012/|publisher=AfterEllen|accessdate=5 July 2013}}</ref> It was first published on May 4, 2004 through Headline Book Publishing and is set during two different time periods. One part of the story is set in 1950s [[Moscow]], Russia during the [[Cold War]] years, while the other follows the story of 1992 [[Moscow]] and [[London]] in the period after the collapse of [[USSR]]. |
'''''Despite the Falling Snow''''' is a 2004 [http://www.torontosun.com/2016/01/15/girl-on-the-train-and-other-books-to-read-before-the-movie-comes-out-in-2016 book] by [[Shamim Sarif]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Kregloe|first=Karman|title=Movies, Marriage and Mayhem with Shamim Sarif: From Moscow with Love (Ep. 10)|url=http://www.afterellen.com/movies-marriage-and-mayhem-with-shamim-sarif-from-moscow-with-love-ep-10/07/2012/|publisher=AfterEllen|accessdate=5 July 2013}}</ref> It was first published on May 4, 2004 through Headline Book Publishing and is set during two different time periods. One part of the story is set in 1950s [[Moscow]], Russia during the [[Cold War]] years, while the other follows the story of 1992 [[Moscow]] and [[London]] in the period after the collapse of [[USSR]]. |
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| ⚫ | A film adaptation of the novel was announced in early 2013 at the [[Cannes Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Wiseman|first=Andreas|title=Kurylenko, Furtwangler fall for Snow|url=http://www.screendaily.com/festivals/cannes/kurylenko-furtwangler-fall-for-snow/5056295.article|publisher=Screen Daily|accessdate=5 July 2013}}</ref> The film<ref>http://www.enlightenment-productions.com/despitethefallingsnow/</ref> starring ''[[Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation]]'' Swedish actress [[Rebecca Ferguson]], ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' actor [[Charles Dance]], [[Oliver Jackson-Cohen]], [[Antje Traue]], [[Sam Reid (actor)|Sam Reid]], [[Anthony Head]], [[Trudie Styler]], and Danish actor [[Thure Lindhardt]] |
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Critical reception for the novel was mostly positive, with ''[[The Bulletin]]'' praising it as a "mature romance".<ref>{{cite book|title=The Bulletin, Volumes 6434-6436|year=2004|publisher=J. Haynes and J.F. Archibald|page=63|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VrUxAQAAIAAJ&q=%22Despite+The+Falling+Snow%22+Sarif&dq=%22Despite+The+Falling+Snow%22+Sarif&hl=en&sa=X&ei=PlvWUbWOOrOj4APW44DIBg&ved=0CEcQ6AEwBQ}}</ref> ''[[The Boston Globe]]'' also praised the novel, citing the character of Katya as a highlight.<ref>{{cite news |title=A tale of intrigue haunts with its sorrow |url=http://www.boston.com/ae/books/articles/2005/11/24/a_tale_of_intrigue_haunts_with_its_sorrow/ |work=[[The Boston Globe]] |date=24 November 2005 }}</ref> |
Critical reception for the novel was mostly positive, with ''[[The Bulletin]]'' praising it as a "mature romance".<ref>{{cite book|title=The Bulletin, Volumes 6434-6436|year=2004|publisher=J. Haynes and J.F. Archibald|page=63|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VrUxAQAAIAAJ&q=%22Despite+The+Falling+Snow%22+Sarif&dq=%22Despite+The+Falling+Snow%22+Sarif&hl=en&sa=X&ei=PlvWUbWOOrOj4APW44DIBg&ved=0CEcQ6AEwBQ}}</ref> ''[[The Boston Globe]]'' also praised the novel, citing the character of Katya as a highlight.<ref>{{cite news |title=A tale of intrigue haunts with its sorrow |url=http://www.boston.com/ae/books/articles/2005/11/24/a_tale_of_intrigue_haunts_with_its_sorrow/ |work=[[The Boston Globe]] |date=24 November 2005 }}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | When the preview of Despite The Falling Snow the film appeared on [[YouTube]] a song performed by [[Ella Henderson]] called "Now You Say You Love Me" featured prominently toward the end. The |
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For into his life come two women – one who will start to open up the heart he has protected for so long; another who is determined to uncover the truth about what really happened to Katya all those years ago. The novel’s journey back to the snowbound streets of post-Stalinist Moscow reveals a precarious, dangerous world of secrets and treachery. |
For into his life come two women – one who will start to open up the heart he has protected for so long; another who is determined to uncover the truth about what really happened to Katya all those years ago. The novel’s journey back to the snowbound streets of post-Stalinist Moscow reveals a precarious, dangerous world of secrets and treachery. |
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==Film Adaptation== |
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| ⚫ | A film adaptation of the novel was announced in early 2013 at the [[Cannes Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Wiseman|first=Andreas|title=Kurylenko, Furtwangler fall for Snow|url=http://www.screendaily.com/festivals/cannes/kurylenko-furtwangler-fall-for-snow/5056295.article|publisher=Screen Daily|accessdate=5 July 2013}}</ref> The film<ref>http://www.enlightenment-productions.com/despitethefallingsnow/</ref> starring ''[[Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation]]'' Swedish actress [[Rebecca Ferguson]], ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' actor [[Charles Dance]], [[Oliver Jackson-Cohen]], [[Antje Traue]], [[Sam Reid (actor)|Sam Reid]], [[Anthony Head]], [[Trudie Styler]], and Danish actor [[Thure Lindhardt]] was released in UK on the 15th of April in 2016. |
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| ⚫ | When the preview of Despite The Falling Snow the film appeared on [[YouTube]] a song performed by [[Ella Henderson]] called "Now You Say You Love Me" featured prominently toward the end. The film was directed by the author of the original book – [[Shamim Sarif|Shamim Sharif]]. [[Hanan Kattan]] and Lisa Tchengiuz served as the Executive producers. The music was composed by [[Rachel Portman]] and the cinematography was by David Johnson. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Author | Shamim Sarif |
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| Publisher | Headline Book Publishing |
Publication date | May 4, 2004 |
| Media type | Print, ebook |
| Pages | 341 pages |
| ISBN | 0755308670 |
Despite the Falling Snow is a 2004 book by Shamim Sarif.[1] It was first published on May 4, 2004 through Headline Book Publishing and is set during two different time periods. One part of the story is set in 1950s Moscow, Russia during the Cold War years, while the other follows the story of 1992 Moscow and London in the period after the collapse of USSR.
Critical reception for the novel was mostly positive, with The Bulletin praising it as a "mature romance".[2] The Boston Globe also praised the novel, citing the character of Katya as a highlight.[3]
Plot summary
After an early career amongst the political elite of Cold War Russia, Alexander Ivanov has lived in America for forty years and has managed to bury the tragic memories surrounding his charismatic late wife, Katya – or so he believes.
For into his life come two women – one who will start to open up the heart he has protected for so long; another who is determined to uncover the truth about what really happened to Katya all those years ago. The novel’s journey back to the snowbound streets of post-Stalinist Moscow reveals a precarious, dangerous world of secrets and treachery.
Film Adaptation
A film adaptation of the novel was announced in early 2013 at the Cannes Festival.[4] The film[5] starring Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation Swedish actress Rebecca Ferguson, Game of Thrones actor Charles Dance, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Antje Traue, Sam Reid, Anthony Head, Trudie Styler, and Danish actor Thure Lindhardt was released in UK on the 15th of April in 2016.
When the preview of Despite The Falling Snow the film appeared on YouTube a song performed by Ella Henderson called "Now You Say You Love Me" featured prominently toward the end. The film was directed by the author of the original book – Shamim Sharif. Hanan Kattan and Lisa Tchengiuz served as the Executive producers. The music was composed by Rachel Portman and the cinematography was by David Johnson.
References
- ^ Kregloe, Karman. "Movies, Marriage and Mayhem with Shamim Sarif: From Moscow with Love (Ep. 10)". AfterEllen. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
- ^ The Bulletin, Volumes 6434-6436. J. Haynes and J.F. Archibald. 2004. p. 63.
- ^ "A tale of intrigue haunts with its sorrow". The Boston Globe. 24 November 2005.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas. "Kurylenko, Furtwangler fall for Snow". Screen Daily. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
- ^ http://www.enlightenment-productions.com/despitethefallingsnow/