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202195 minPGdocumentary

5.8/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Russia Ukraine Artisan Movements

Garage People

202195 minPGdocumentary

5.8/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Endless rows of garages in northern Russia serve as refuges for men seeking solace from their daily lives, filled with dreams and aspirations.

Russia Ukraine Artisan Movements

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Natalija Yefimkina

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Endless rows of garages in northern Russia serve as refuges for men seeking solace from their daily lives, filled with dreams and aspirations.

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Natalija Yefimkinadirector

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Men gather in garages across northern Russia, creating personal spaces away from everyday life. These structures often lack vehicles but are filled with tools, projects, and dreams. Directed by Natalija Yefimkina, Garage People focuses on the stories of these men as they find community within their garages. The film captures moments of creativity and connection, revealing how these spaces serve as a refuge in challenging times. It runs for 95 minutes and features interviews in Russian and German.

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