We recall the creative journey of Ivan Yankovsky: from his earliest works to new films in 2024.
Ivan Yankovsky became one of the biggest stars in Russian cinema in 2023. And it is obvious that this is only the beginning of his creative journey. In this article, we take a kind of interim stock of the actor's development, conditionally dividing his career into 3 stages.
First Attempts to Win Over the Audience
One of the first works after which many started talking about Ivan is
"The Queen of Spades" (2016). This is a peculiar variation of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's opera "The Queen of Spades," based on the eponymous work by Alexander Pushkin.
The film version is a thriller with elements of magic, a touch of eroticism, and attempts to create a new image of the classic work. Ivan's main partner in the film was Ksenia Rappoport.
In the same year, Ivan Yankovsky tried his hand at the role of a monster hunter in the film "Night Watch", but this experience did not bring success or audience love.
The main film of this stage was "The Text" (2019). There was so much hype around this work, but unfortunately, not around the story itself – all the audience's attention was focused on the scandalous sex scene between Kristina Asmus and Ivan Yankovsky.
In this film, Yankovsky appeared as Lieutenant Pyotr Khazin, an arrogant and willful guy in a luxurious cashmere suit. From the very first minutes, he only causes irritation, and only in the finale can the attitude towards him change.
A Rich Kid on the Path to Redemption
Next, Ivan Yankovsky begins a long and interesting journey in attempts to get rid of the image of a cool and bad guy. He starts experimenting with genres, images, and forms.
His filmography includes the role of Mikhail Bestuzhev-Ryumin in the film, and later in the series "Union of Salvation". He turned out to be a kind of 19th-century rich kid who decided to follow his friends and change the fate of the entire country. The audience warmly received this image – you can still find a lot of fan art with the actor online.
Further, Ivan Yankovsky's path is closely intertwined with the films "Fire" and "World Champion." In both cases, Khabensky's characters become mentors who radically change Yankovsky's characters.
We recall the best films of Konstantin Khabensky, including roles as a teacher, cosmonaut, and debt collector.
Open materialThese films are interesting to consider together, since in the first one, Yankovsky's character seems to be sent for re-education, while in the second, the fruits of the lessons are visible. After these projects, Ivan Yankovsky begins to be perceived as a full-fledged dramatic actor, ready to surprise the audience.
Series Revolution
Since 2021, Ivan Yankovsky has been consistently starring in TV series. The change in format also affects the change in his acting role. It feels like the film format did not allow him to fully open up. The increase in screen time seems to reveal all his talents.
The first strong and memorable project was the mystical series "The Swamps." It is here that the image of the rich kid in the person of Denis Titov undergoes its rebirth. In this project, you can see all facets of Ivan's mastery in demonstrating a wide range of emotions: from indifference and disdain to complete madness. It is impossible not to note the references to the work of his iconic ancestor.
Should we give the series "The Swamps" a chance? How did Dmitry Glukhovsky's first full-fledged script work turn out? Answers to these and other questions in our review.
Open material
In 2023, Ivan Yankovsky became "one of the guys" on screen. He burst into the new year sharply and boldly with the series "Fisher," surprising with his Rostov accent, ability to swear and investigate serial killer cases, while still being a loving and caring man.
What is "Fisher," the new hit of the more.tv service – find out from our article.
Open materialNext, Ivan Yankovsky presented the audience with the image of Mikhail Stapich in the series "Volunteer's Playlist." In it, he not only engaged in volunteer work and searching for missing people but also explored the facets of a hero confused in life and his own priorities.
The crowning achievement of the actor's series success was his role in the sensational project "The Boy's Word: Blood on the Asphalt." Now for most viewers, Ivan Yankovsky is the tough and uncompromising Vova Adidas.
On December 21, 2023, the final episode of perhaps the most popular series of the past year, "The Boy's Word: Blood on the Asphalt," was released on the START and Wink platforms. Now that the viewing is complete...
Open materialIn 2024, there is a chance to see the long-awaited sci-fi project "Ikaria," which is in post-production. And we will definitely see the series "Crime and Punishment" by Vladimir Mirzoev, with whom Ivan previously worked on "The Swamps." The actor will appear as Rodion Raskolnikov, who needs no introduction.
Only time will tell whether this series will become the beginning of a new turn in Yankovsky's work.
Which project with Ivan did you like the most?
Comments
0No comments yet.
Sign in to join the discussion.