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201578 minPGdocumentary

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Khutsiev. Action Starts!

201578 minPGdocumentary

1.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Marlen Khutsiev works on a new film about Leo Tolstoy and Anton Chekhov while celebrating his 90th birthday in 2015.

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Petr Shepotinnik

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Marlen Khutsiev works on a new film about Leo Tolstoy and Anton Chekhov while celebrating his 90th birthday in 2015.

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Marlen Khutsiev, a prominent Russian filmmaker, marks his 90th birthday in 2015 while working on a new project about Leo Tolstoy and Anton Chekhov. "Khutsiev. Action Starts." captures nearly a year of the film's production, offering a close look at Khutsiev's creative process and his thoughts on artistic expression. The documentary reveals his dedication to filmmaking and reflects on his significant contributions to cinema, alongside the enduring influence of Tolstoy and Chekhov on Russian literature.

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