You're aware that the ground you're tilling was thoroughly explored by the film Nicholas And Alexandria (1971), which was based on the 1967 non-fiction book by Robert K. Massie, Nicholas and Alexandra: An Intimate Account of the Last of the Romanovs and the Fall of Imperial Russia. That British movie was an extensive account of the decline and downfall of the Romanov Dynasty. And it was told from the point of view of the principal characters, the Czar and his family. With that said, I am in no way besmirching your efforts to tell a tale focused primarily on the Czar's children. On the contrary, I hope your movie is a proper coda to the lives of these long-dead figures based on the historical record. And is not a fan fiction contrivance similar to Sofia Coppola's film Marie Antoinette (2006) (☉‿☉✿)
Thank you for commenting! We are happy to address your concerns. OTMA was written and filmed after extensive research which we honored. That being said this short film does not focus on large aspects of the Russian Revolution but rather is a brief study of each sister’s daily life and personality (set around 1914). Each sister is given a 2-4 minute segment that explores their personality and relationships with one another in a day to day setting. So this particular film is rather simplistic, where you may be looking for a detailed account of the lives of the Grand Duchesses. In which case I personally recommend “Romanovs: The Royal Martyrs” or “Nicholas and Alexandra” as you already listed. That this is a student film, created entirely young women in their teens. So the filming of OTMA also served as a learning experience for the cast and crew. Filming and writing different genres, working with new equipment, as well as portraying a historical figure were all focus areas during creation, and there are bound to be mistakes. Nether the less, we hope you will enjoy the film and thank you for sharing your thoughts. 🤍
@@otmashortfilm7587 I hope I didn't touch a nerve with my comment. Indeed, a disinterested party could assume that you were self-conscious about your production since your detailed response sounds defensive. I can only hope that you are a man of your word. And yes, I am presuming your gender, so please don't hold it against me. With that said, your stance on authenticity is refreshing, especially since, at the moment, in the entertainment industry, there are too many people who have zero respect for pre-existing intellectual property, whether it be books, old movies, or even historical characters. And these producers, directors, and showrunners justified their disrespect by claiming that they are updating old stories for a "modern audience." Anyone who has watched the Netflix series Bridgerton, Anne Boleyn miniseries from 2021, and the Amazon Prime series the Rings of Power, knows very well that these efforts at revising these IP'S are nothing more than cultural vandalism. Luckily, audiences have been rejecting these efforts at modernizing old stories, and the big bosses in the entertainment industry are slowly getting the message. Ordinary people don't want to waste their time and money on programs pushing propaganda. Especially if the program was made to push a narrative that contradicts their values. Hopefully, your future endeavors will be safe from those who have made it their mission to use the entertainment industry as a fulcrum to perpetuate dogma or ideology. Or, as Jack Valenti once said, "no amount of hype will help a bad movie, but no amount of bad press will hurt a good movie." (◠‿◠✿)
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Gorgeously filmed!
Good luck girls
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You're aware that the ground you're tilling was thoroughly explored by the film Nicholas And Alexandria (1971), which was based on the 1967 non-fiction book by Robert K. Massie, Nicholas and Alexandra: An Intimate Account of the Last of the Romanovs and the Fall of Imperial Russia.
That British movie was an extensive account of the decline and downfall of the Romanov Dynasty. And it was told from the point of view of the principal characters, the Czar and his family.
With that said, I am in no way besmirching your efforts to tell a tale focused primarily on the Czar's children. On the contrary, I hope your movie is a proper coda to the lives of these long-dead figures based on the historical record.
And is not a fan fiction contrivance similar to Sofia Coppola's film Marie Antoinette (2006)
(☉‿☉✿)
Thank you for commenting! We are happy to address your concerns. OTMA was written and filmed after extensive research which we honored. That being said this short film does not focus on large aspects of the Russian Revolution but rather is a brief study of each sister’s daily life and personality (set around 1914). Each sister is given a 2-4 minute segment that explores their personality and relationships with one another in a day to day setting. So this particular film is rather simplistic, where you may be looking for a detailed account of the lives of the Grand Duchesses. In which case I personally recommend “Romanovs: The Royal Martyrs” or “Nicholas and Alexandra” as you already listed.
That this is a student film, created entirely young women in their teens. So the filming of OTMA also served as a learning experience for the cast and crew. Filming and writing different genres, working with new equipment, as well as portraying a historical figure were all focus areas during creation, and there are bound to be mistakes. Nether the less, we hope you will enjoy the film and thank you for sharing your thoughts. 🤍
@@otmashortfilm7587 I hope I didn't touch a nerve with my comment. Indeed, a disinterested party could assume that you were self-conscious about your production since your detailed response sounds defensive.
I can only hope that you are a man of your word. And yes, I am presuming your gender, so please don't hold it against me.
With that said, your stance on authenticity is refreshing, especially since, at the moment, in the entertainment industry, there are too many people who have zero respect for pre-existing intellectual property, whether it be books, old movies, or even historical characters. And these producers, directors, and showrunners justified their disrespect by claiming that they are updating old stories for a "modern audience."
Anyone who has watched the Netflix series Bridgerton, Anne Boleyn miniseries from 2021, and the Amazon Prime series the Rings of Power, knows very well that these efforts at revising these IP'S are nothing more than cultural vandalism.
Luckily, audiences have been rejecting these efforts at modernizing old stories, and the big bosses in the entertainment industry are slowly getting the message. Ordinary people don't want to waste their time and money on programs pushing propaganda. Especially if the program was made to push a narrative that contradicts their values.
Hopefully, your future endeavors will be safe from those who have made it their mission to use the entertainment industry as a fulcrum to perpetuate dogma or ideology.
Or, as Jack Valenti once said, "no amount of hype will help a bad movie, but no amount of bad press will hurt a good movie." (◠‿◠✿)
Mas uma produção mais feita sobre os Romanovs. Atores nada parecidos
Greetings. I am grandson of Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanova, daughter of Nikolai ll
She died with no kids you know?
ONE MONTH