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201796 min0documentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Nuclear Disability Inclusion

Butterfly City

201796 min0documentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A defunct Soviet-era nuclear power plant looms over a Lithuanian city as its predominantly Russian-speaking citizens confront issues of identity and inclusion.

Nuclear Disability Inclusion

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Olga Cernovaite

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A defunct Soviet-era nuclear power plant looms over a Lithuanian city as its predominantly Russian-speaking citizens confront issues of identity and inclusion.

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Olga Cernovaitedirector

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In a Lithuanian city shaped by the remnants of a Soviet-era nuclear power plant, residents grapple with their identity. The film follows predominantly Russian-speaking citizens as they face challenges related to democracy and inclusion. Personal stories reveal their experiences in modern Lithuania. Community interactions illustrate the ongoing quest for belonging and freedom of expression. Directed by Olga Cernovaite, "Butterfly City" runs for 96 minutes and features interviews in Russian.

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