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Balakirev the Jester

2011Mark Zakharov

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The court jester Ivan Balakirev is not afraid to speak out to the fearsome monarch about things that others remain silent about. Becoming involved in the festivities and jests encouraged by the ruler, he inadvertently gets entangled in court intrigues and the complex relationships within the family of Peter the Great.

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What is Balakirev the Jester (2011) about?

The court jester Ivan Balakirev is not afraid to speak out to the fearsome monarch about things that others remain silent about. Becoming involved in the festivities and jests encouraged by the ruler, he inadvertently gets entangled in court intrigues and the complex relationships within the family of Peter the Great.

Who stars in Balakirev the Jester?

Balakirev the Jester stars Dmitriy Volkov (Балакирев), Aleksandr Lazarev Jr. (Петр Великий), Mariya Mironova (императрица Екатерина Алексеевна), Viktor Rakov (Меньшиков), Dmitry Gizbrekht (Ягужинский). The film was directed by Mark Zakharov.

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