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202315 minPGdoc-short

2.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Fences

202315 minPGdoc-short

2.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Three-meter fences dominate dachas and private homes in Russia, obstructing city streets and isolating individuals from the outside world.

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Three-meter fences dominate dachas and private homes in Russia, obstructing city streets and isolating individuals from the outside world.

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Dmitry Abramovdirector

Dmitry Abramovwriter

Aleksandr Semyonovcast

Andrey Yelbaevcast

Nelya Rublevacast

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In Russian dachas and private homes, 3-meter fences dominate the scenery. These barriers often block city streets, isolating people from their surroundings. Directed by Dmitry Abramov, "Fences" looks at this cultural phenomenon and its impact on society. The 15-minute documentary questions the psychological effects of living in a world defined by physical separation, reflecting on how these structures create a metaphorical iron curtain around individuals.

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