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201663 minPGdocumentary

1.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Military Lgbtq Rights

Convictions

201663 minPGdocumentary

1.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Four young men face a series of court trials and bureaucratic hurdles as they confront the demands of military service and their personal beliefs.

Military Lgbtq Rights

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Tatyana Chistova

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Four young men face a series of court trials and bureaucratic hurdles as they confront the demands of military service and their personal beliefs.

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Tatyana Chistovadirector

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Roman stands before a panel of officials in a military recruitment commission, grappling with his pacifist beliefs. Alongside him, Losha and Viktor endure protracted discussions that diminish their sense of self. The narrative culminates with Johnny, a veteran of the LGBT movement, who faces arrest for his convictions. Each young man confronts the rigid expectations of military service, revealing the emotional and psychological strain of a system that often disregards personal beliefs. Directed by Tatyana Chistova, "Convictions" runs for 63 minutes and was released in 2016.

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