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20236 minPGdoc-short

5.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Russia Ukraine Family Dynamics

Empty Rooms

20236 minPGdoc-short

5.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Six minutes capture the emotional impact of empty homes left behind after a mass emigration from Russia.

Russia Ukraine Family Dynamics

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Zhenia Kazankina

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Six minutes capture the emotional impact of empty homes left behind after a mass emigration from Russia.

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Zhenia Kazankina

Zhenia Kazankinadirector

Zhenia Kazankina

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Luda Kuropiatnikovacast

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Empty rooms echo across abandoned homes in Russia. Zhenia Kazankina's 2023 documentary captures the aftermath of mass emigration. It features empty spaces once filled with family and friends. The film presents scenes of desolation intertwined with memories. Homes stand as silent witnesses to the absence of their former occupants. Through visual artistry, the work reflects on the connections left behind in these deserted places.

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