Russian television does not cease to amaze viewers with unusual and versatile content for every taste. Thanks to the incredible talent of young directors, we got a great chance to watch high-quality films and TV shows. In recent years, projects shot in the detective genre have enjoyed the greatest success. Stories about the confrontation between law enforcement officers and bandits have always attracted a mass audience. And one of the most striking detective series of recent times is "Ascent to Olympus".
At first glance, it might seem that this mini-series is practically no different from hundreds of other representatives of the genre. However, gradually the plot begins to take an unexpected turn, due to which the viewing becomes more and more interesting. In this article we will talk in detail about the creators and actors of the film "Ascent to Olympus". We will also touch on the reviews of viewers and critics.
"Ascent to Olympus": the plot
Events unfold in the distant 1980. That year was a real breakthrough for the entire Soviet Union. This is due to the fact that Moscow was about to host the long-awaited Olympics. This event is the main one in the world of sports and attracts the attention of all, without exception. So the authorities needed to do everything possible as soon as possible to ensure maximum security in the city. There could be no mistakes, since the prestige of the state was at stake ...
But it was during this period of time that a whole wave of high-profile crimes swept through the capital. Unknown attackers unite in a gang and begin to commit robberies, which shock everyone. In the film "Ascent to Olympus" the plot unfolds quite rapidly. The situation reaches its climax after the theft of a valuable work of art from the museum. And now the law enforcement officers as soon as possible need to find at least some evidence and try to put the villains behind bars, returning the stolen items back. But will they be able to do this?
Producer
As you know, one of the most important factors in achieving ultimate success is the presence of a talented director. Moreover, if in longer and larger projects, producers can afford several cinematographers at once, who substitute each other without any problems, then in a short mini-series they are forced to limit themselves to just one. As a result, their choice fell on Sergei Shcherbin, who has the necessary experience in television. This is what allowed him to create one of the best works in his career. The most striking works of Sergei are the series "Son of the Father of Nations" and "Passion for Chapay", which overnight became hits. Shcherbin also excelled in the movie, making the popular movie "The Loner" with Danila Kozlovsky in the title role.
Actors of the film "Ascent to Olympus"
The cast included mostly experienced and quite talented people who are not the first to take part in such ambitious projects. Each of them perfectly got used to its role, so the viewing was even more fun. We present to your attention the actors of the film "Ascent to Olympus".
B. Reznik
The main role in the series was played by a well-known Russian actor Vladislav Reznik. Thanks to his charisma and professionalism, everything that happens on the screen turned out to be so fascinating. Behind Reznik's work on such popular TV shows today as the Cop Wars, Secrets of the Investigation, Moscow Greyhound and many others. So the detective genre for him is one of the most suitable and familiar. Fans of Vladislav Reznik’s creativity will finally get the opportunity to enjoy his full-fledged main role, and not episodic appearances, as it happened before.
Yuri Baturin
This actor of the film "Ascent to Olympus" was also able to surprise the audience in a rather unusual way. In this series, he got one of the main roles, thanks to which we were able to fully enjoy the excellent game. Yuri Baturin is a much more successful and famous actor than Reznik. He began his career about 10 years ago and quickly gained the directors' trust and the love of thousands of viewers. Before that, you could also see Baturin in such popular TV shows and films of the past as "Another Chance", "Shards of Happiness" and "Sea Devils". And in each of these projects, the actor went all out. But it was “Ascent to Olympus” that Yuri Baturin allowed to fully reveal all his talent.
Maria Kapustinskaya
The actress is one of the least known personalities in the series "Ascent to Olympus". Maria Kapustinskaya was not prevented by her small experience in playing key roles. She coped with the task set for herself one hundred percent. The advantage of Kapustinskaya was that with this director she was working at the same site for far not the first time. So there were clearly no problems with mutual understanding between them.
Z. Chanturia
Another talented actor, who, unfortunately, rarely manages to get prominent roles in Russian TV shows. As a rule, Zaza Chanturia acts in episodes of large projects. But even these rare appearances are enough to appreciate all his talent. At the moment, after "Ascent to Olympus", Zaza Chanturia practically had no roles on TV. And one can only hope that sooner or later he will still be given another chance that the actor could take advantage of.
History of creation
As you know, Channel One has long been the main channel on Russian television. The most expensive and high-quality projects that can compete with Western products are on air. What are the hits like “Method” and “Major”, which were successfully broadcast not only at home, but also abroad. However, the creators of Ascension to Olympus decided not to focus on the modern fashion format. Instead, they chose to turn to Soviet detectives, who were once incredibly popular with viewers. Thus, they tried not only to arouse a sense of nostalgia in the viewer, but also to convey that era of the USSR with maximum accuracy.
The director of the film has repeatedly stated that during the filming he was inspired by the works of the Weiner brothers. As you know, they are world famous classics of the Soviet detective story. On their account dozens of works of the highest quality. And, as the creator of the project said, if the lovers of their work as a result of the series "Ascent to Olympus" can please, then for him, this assessment will be the most significant of all possible.
Reviews
The series "Ascent to Olympus" was well received by the public, as well-known actors, well known to fans of the genre, starred in it. Many noted not only a brilliant acting, but also high-quality directing. And, of course, everyone, without exception, liked the plot unusual for the detective. The intrigue lasts until the very end, thereby allowing the viewer to completely immerse themselves in what is happening on the screen.
Critics were less lenient. One of the main disadvantages, in their opinion, is the lack of a budget, which is why the creators of the project were not able to fully display Moscow in the early 80's. Some reproached the creators for being too long. But there were also those who liked the series "Ascent to Olympus". In addition, the unusual shooting style, which turned out to be more than inappropriate, clearly affected. Otherwise, as critics say, the series is a typical one-time product of domestic TV.
Total
As you can see, the series "Ascent to Olympus" was shot by real professionals who know very well how to attract viewers and create something truly outstanding. If you are interested in the detective genre, then we highly recommend this series for viewing. You will not be disappointed with the sight seen on the screen.