Zoology (Blu-ray)

A TAIL OF PERSONAL GROWTH Writer-director Ivan I. Tverdovsky's prize-winning sophomore feature (Special Prize of the Jury at Karlovy Vary Film Festival, Best Picture at Fantastic Fest) deftly mixes the deadpan humour of Aki Kaurismäki with a poignant examination of social issues including loneliness and aging. Natasha is a middle-aged admin employee at a zoo where her female co-workers take pleasure in making fun of her. She lives with her God-fearing mother and leads a dull existence without prospects, until one day she grows a tail. Medical examinations follow where she meets Peter, a young radiologist and her dreary life is turned upside down. Described as 'Kafka meets Cronenberg' (Hollywood Reporter) Tverdovsky's film is a beautifully photographed portrait of Eastern Europe that recalls the recent New Romanian Cinema and features a brave and brilliant central performance from Natalya Pavlenkova. Bonus Materials High Definition 1080p Presentation Optional English Subtitles 5.1 DTS-HD MA surround sound Trailer More to be announced! FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collectors booklet featuring new writing on the film by critic and author Michael Brooke Cast & CrewActors: Natalya Pavlenkova Masha Tokareva Aleksandr Gorchilin Director: Ivan I. Tverdovskiy Additional Details Label: Arrow Academy Genre: Drama Language: Russian Run Time: 91 minsRegion: A Release Date: 11/14/17 UPC: 760137056881