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202011 minPGdoc-short

6.5/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Relationships Family Dynamics

A Friday's Monday

202011 minPGdoc-short

6.5/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Eleven minutes capture the daily life of a modern family in the post-Soviet region, focusing on cramped relationships and gendered communication.

Relationships Family Dynamics

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Ivanna Prokopchuk

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Eleven minutes capture the daily life of a modern family in the post-Soviet region, focusing on cramped relationships and gendered communication.

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Ivanna Prokopchukdirector

Ivanna Prokopchukwriter

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In a small apartment in the post-Soviet region, a family navigates daily life amid cramped quarters. Director Ivanna Prokopchuk captures their interactions, revealing the dynamics of gendered communication. The film questions the nature of time and routine, presenting a scenario where a Monday feels like a Friday. Through personal stories, it illustrates the challenges families face in a changing society. The documentary runs for 11 minutes and features dialogue in Russian and Ukrainian.

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