Documentary backdrop image for Alone (1999)

Documentary backdrop image for Alone (1999)

199948 minPGdocumentary

Alone

199948 minPGdocumentary

An old woman travels by train each day to the woods to collect wood, revealing insights into Russian society through archival images.

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An old woman travels by train each day to the woods to collect wood, revealing insights into Russian society through archival images.

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Dmitry Kabakov

Dmitry Kabakovdirector

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An old woman travels by train to a forest every day to collect wood. This simple act unfolds against the backdrop of Russian society. Archival images intersperse her routine, revealing deeper themes of solitude and survival. The film runs for 48 minutes and was released in 1999. It captures a moment in time, reflecting the experiences of individuals in a changing world.

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