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Synopsis

Kirill Serebrennikov, a prominent Russian theater director, faces legal troubles that disrupt the production of a film about the Gogol Center Theater. Initially intended to document the theater's history, the project shifts focus to Serebrennikov's challenges. The 40-minute film includes interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, illustrating the pressures on artists in Russia. It reflects on the difficulties faced by the creative community amid political and social constraints. The narrative centers on a film that could not be completed due to these external forces.