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202422 minGdocumentary

COMMON?!

202422 minGdocumentary

A month-long residency in Baku leads linguist Alexey Ulko to discuss the Soviet influence on identity with local artists and researchers.

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A month-long residency in Baku leads linguist Alexey Ulko to discuss the Soviet influence on identity with local artists and researchers.

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Alexey Ulkodirector

Sabina Jafardirector

Elchin Shamilicast

Teymur Daimi

Teymur Daimicast

Alexey Ulkocast

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Alexey Ulko, a linguist, writer, and artist, spends a month in Baku, where he engages with local researchers and artists. They discuss the lasting impact of Soviet influence on the region and the challenges faced by post-Soviet countries. Conversations with ordinary people reveal concerns about identity and the paths taken since independence. The documentary captures the uncertainty of the future as these nations navigate opportunities while grappling with their historical legacies.

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