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201577 minPG-13documentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Literature Writing

Joseph's Children

201577 minPG-13documentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

At the Muruzi house in St. Petersburg, Joseph Brodsky's personal belongings evoke connections among individuals influenced by his poetry, forming a collective identity.

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Dmitriy Altshuler-Kurchatov,

Sergey Nurmamed

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At the Muruzi house in St. Petersburg, Joseph Brodsky's personal belongings evoke connections among individuals influenced by his poetry, forming a collective identity.

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Dmitriy Altshuler-Kurchatovdirector

Sergey Nurmamed

Sergey Nurmameddirector

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At the Muruzi house in St. Petersburg, Joseph Brodsky's personal belongings return home. Commissioned by his widow, Maria, the film features voices of individuals who connect with Brodsky's poetry. Many of these people never met him, yet his work has influenced their lives. They share personal stories that reflect their bond with Brodsky, forming a collective identity known as 'Joseph's children.' This generation seeks a link to the literary figure who shaped their cultural experience.

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