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199535 minPGdocumentary

Grozny. May-95

199535 minPGdocumentary

Diary footage from Grozny, filmed between May 5 and May 13, 1995, documents the experiences of civilians caught in a political conflict.

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Diary footage from Grozny, filmed between May 5 and May 13, 1995, documents the experiences of civilians caught in a political conflict.

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Felix Yakubson

Felix Yakubsondirector

Felix Yakubson

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Grozny, a city in Chechnya, faced intense conflict from May 5 to May 13, 1995. Civilians filmed diary entries during this period. They documented their experiences as witnesses and victims amid a large-scale political struggle. The footage captures the sudden escalation of violence. It shows the impact on daily life for the people living there. The film offers a firsthand account of the conditions in Grozny during a tumultuous time.

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