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200757 minPGdocumentary

I'll Get Up Anyway

200757 minPGdocumentary

Three modern Russian singers, Irina Bogushevskaya, Svetlana Surganova, and Anna Gerasimova, share their experiences of overcoming life's challenges.

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Mikhail Solovyov

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Three modern Russian singers, Irina Bogushevskaya, Svetlana Surganova, and Anna Gerasimova, share their experiences of overcoming life's challenges.

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Mikhail Solovyovdirector

Elena Pogrebizhskaya

Elena Pogrebizhskayawriter

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Irina Bogushevskaya, Svetlana Surganova, and Anna Gerasimova are three Russian singers who have faced significant challenges in their lives. Each woman has navigated personal trials while remaining committed to their music and artistic expression. Elena Pogrebizhskaya, the film's author and colleague, shares their stories and the struggles they have endured. "I'll Get Up Anyway" runs for 57 minutes and offers insight into the lives of these artists and their dedication to their craft.

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