A frame from «The Dove»
Moving image, 2022

Dove

Oh, my dove....

An elderly man, living alone, listens to the song "Oh, My Dove..." and remembers his late wife.

Period
2022-2026
Media
Video
Studio
N. S. Mikhalkov Academy of Cinematographic and Theatrical Arts
Screenings
2022–2024 · international video art festivals and programs
Moving image

What is this video about?

It tells a story of loss and loneliness—of cherished memories and the possibility of reuniting with one’s love, despite all obstacles and even death itself...

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Behind the scenes

Semen Belov 1
Semyon Belov 2
Semyon Belov 3
Frola Belova
Semyon Belov 4
Semyon Belov 5
video

Synopsis

A lonely pensioner wakes up from the sound of glass. He sees a broken window. Out on the balcony. Underfoot lies a white dove. The hero puts the dead bird in a box and brings it into the room. After that, the man sits down at the festive table to celebrate his wife's birthday. The man's gaze stops at the portrait of his wife. He fills his glass with wine and takes a sip. The photo frame hanging on the wall tilts. The pensioner corrects the photo. Looks into the eyes of his wife and remembers the song "Oh, my dove." Then turn on the player. Dancing, looking at her beloved. Takes a sip of wine. The plate is eating. The man corrects him displeasedly and empties his glass of wine to the sound of an old song. The player stops. The man goes out onto the balcony and lights a cigarette. Below, he sees a young couple on a swing. He pulls out millet from his pocket and throws it down to the pigeons, saying: "Guli-guli." Then he enters the room and lies down on the couch. A white dove flies up to his face. The record is spinning, the song "Oh, my dove" sounds. The pensioner pulls out the millet from his pocket, saying: "Guli-guli." The bird is flying away. The hero looks at the portrait of his wife. Now there are two of them in the photo. 

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