“Two Brothers”, a Ringing Cedars Inspired Film | Elvira Ismagilova Interview

by | Aug 20, 2024 | Interviews

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✨ Interview with Elvira Ismagilova, producer of the “Two Brothers” film. The film is based on the parable that Anastasia told in Book 4, “Co-Creation”, in the chapter “Two Brothers”. Learn all about the film, the recent August 7th premier in Russia, and much more!

Timestamps:

0:00 – 🎥 Interview with Elvira Ismagilova about the film ‘Two Brothers’

0:24 – Gabriel introduces Elvira Ismagilova as the producer of the film ‘Two Brothers’

3:26 – The film premiered in Ufa City, Russia to a sold-out theater on August 7th

4:47 – The main actors, Yuri and Vladimir Torsuev, are popular Russian actors known for their roles as children in Soviet Union films

7:16 – Elvira gave out Siberian Cedar cones and instructions for planting as gifts at the movie premier.

9:07 – Initial idea for the film gathered positive responses from the team and actors.

10:43 – Secured 7 million Rubles grant for film production.

11:31 – Crowdfunded additional 800,000 Rubles.

12:30 – Elvira has experience in social projects which helped her in movie production.

14:01 – This is Elvira’s first project as a general producer in film.

15:32 – Elvira found her own Kin’s Domain 16 years ago and has been active in the movement since.

17:20 – Elvira organized workshops for planting cedars in multiple countries, including Germany, Peru, and India.

17:54 – Elvira was the Russian coordinator for a peace tour initiative in Moscow from 2016 to 2018.

20:43 – The story of the film was set in 2024 in the Republic of Bashkortostan to make it more relevant.

22:33 – The film aimed to introduce the idea of the Kin’s Domain to viewers.

23:59 – Elvira felt supported by Anastasia throughout the film production.

27:03 – Feedback from viewers at the premier was positive, emphasizing the importance of the film’s ideas in current times.

28:03 – The production of the film was completed in a short span of eight months.

29:19 – A competition was held to select a poem for the final song of the film’s soundtrack.

30:19 – Composer Marat Fulin created music for the film.

33:02 – Received grant from a regional foundation for cultural projects.

35:27 – Vladimir Megre, author of the Ringing Cedars of Russia books, supported the film project.

43:48 – Over 10,000 children will be shown the film in different regions in August.

44:07 – Plans to continue creating more films in the future.

44:23 – Elvira and her team are planning an international tour to support their film.

45:10 – Interest in connecting with readers worldwide to host screenings and discussions.

47:16 – 💫 Discussion on the importance of taking initiative and finding support for spreading the idea of Kin’s Domains.

51:38 – Support will come when individuals start acting on their dreams.

52:04 – Encouragement for everyone to make a difference in their own way.

54:41 – Elvira shares the experience of working long hours fueled by inspiration and love.

58:27 – Elvira sends greetings from Russia and wishes happiness and good health to all.

59:06 – Encouragement to support Elvira’s film and share it on social media.