beautiful things Russian Ark: A beautiful view of Russian history Posted by tnewyear on June 16, 2014June 17, 2014 Alexander Sokurov is one of the most striking, most underrated Russian film directors (as well as a Siberian by birth). This film is shot in a single shot in the Hermitage, a whirlwind meditation on Russia’s past. Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...