Twenty-five years after moving away, Kristina Wagenbauer visits her grandmother in Russia, seeking to reconnect and confront their shared past.
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Twenty-five years after moving away, Kristina Wagenbauer visits her grandmother in Russia, seeking to reconnect and confront their shared past.
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In a small Russian town, Kristina Wagenbauer visits her grandmother, Valentina Nikolaevna Krasiuk, after 25 years apart. The two women reflect on their shared past and the distance created by time and circumstance. Valentina, who endured the Second World War and the collapse of the Soviet Union, faces the loss of loved ones while maintaining a strong spirit. Through their reunion, Wagenbauer seeks to reconnect and confront the memories that shaped their lives. The film premiered at the Montreal International Documentary Festival in November 2021.
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Why Watch
- Meet Valentina Nikolaevna Krasiuk in Russia.
- See a family reunion after 25 years apart.
- Find out about Canadian documentary awards recognition.
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- Kristina Wagenbauer had not seen her grandmother for 25 years.
- Babushka premiered at the Montreal International Documentary Festival in November 2021.
- The film was nominated for Best Short Documentary at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards.
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Who directed the documentary Babushka?
Babushka was directed by Kristina Wagenbauer.
What is the runtime of the documentary Babushka?
Babushka has a duration of 25 minutes.
When did Babushka premiere?
Babushka premiered in November 2021 at the Montreal International Documentary Festival.
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