I have been a fan of Boris Akunin's 'Erast Fandorin' stories ever since they were first published in English, and my favourite book is THE TURKISH GAMBIT. This is a spy story set during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877 and revolves around the event of the Siege of Plevna.
Some years ago the book was made into a film by a Russian film company, but it was not – until recently – released as a DVD other than for Region 5 ... which is why I am now the proud owner of a DVD that was made in Russian, dubbed into German and formated for Region 2, and that has English subtitles!
So why was this a 'must have'?
Well besides being a very good story, with lots of action, the film has some wonderful battle scenes ... if what I have seen online is anything to go by!
I am looking forward to watching the DVD at the earliest opportunity ... which will probably be later this week.
Some years ago the book was made into a film by a Russian film company, but it was not – until recently – released as a DVD other than for Region 5 ... which is why I am now the proud owner of a DVD that was made in Russian, dubbed into German and formated for Region 2, and that has English subtitles!
So why was this a 'must have'?
Well besides being a very good story, with lots of action, the film has some wonderful battle scenes ... if what I have seen online is anything to go by!
I am looking forward to watching the DVD at the earliest opportunity ... which will probably be later this week.
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Sounds like something worth looking into! Book and DVD both!
ReplyDeleteArchduke Piccolo,
ReplyDeleteI certainly think so!
All the best,
Bob
Ooh yes, that sounds excellent! I bought the Russian film The Sovereign's Servant a few years ago about the battle of Poltava and that was really good so another Russian historical film would be a good buy.
ReplyDeleteLegatus Hedlius,
ReplyDeleteI have seen various clips of the film on YouTube, and was very impressed with what I saw. I hope that I will not be disappointed when I watch the DVD ... and expect that I won't be!
All the best,
Bob
I hadn't come accross Boris Akunin before. Thanks for the recommendation. I have now downloaded the first of the series to my Kindle. Looking forward to reading it. Thanks Bob.
ReplyDeleteGood man Bob, you can not go wrong with Erast Fandorin.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get the DVD?
Alan Charlesworth,
ReplyDeleteI hope that you enjoy reading his books as much I have. I have hardback copies of everything of his that has been translated and published in English, including the 'Sister Pelagia' stories.
Boris Akunin is a very popular writer in Russia, and his 'Erast Fandorin' stories are all written in a different style or genre.
All the best,
Bob
Conrad Kinch,
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to watching this DVD even if the dubbed German dialogue might be a bit off-putting.
Somehow I found the DVD on Amazon. The Region 5 version has been available for some time, but the Region 2 one only appeared when I did a recent search. The full German title is TURKISCHES GAMBIT: 1877 - DIE SCHLACHT AM BOSPORUS. It was not cheap ... but it was a 'must have'!
All the best,
Bob
I ordered mine from Amazon Germany half the price even with the postage and you can use your existing account details.
ReplyDeleteLegatus Hedlius,
ReplyDeleteI must admit that it never occurred to me to order it from Amazon Germany. Sounds like you made quite a saving by doing it that way.
That is a tip to remember for the future.
All the best,
Bob
I didn't care for the books but I'll look out for the film.
ReplyDeleteTim Gow,
ReplyDeleteI am sure that you will enjoy the film ... and it would appear that it can be bought via Amazon Germany for a reasonable price.
All the best,
Bob