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1990659 minPGdocumentary

4.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Historical Events

Leningrad Retrospective

1990659 minPGdocumentary

4.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

A 659-minute montage of Leningrad newsreels presents 16 parts that reflect on the city's history and modern events.

Historical Events

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Aleksandr Sokurov

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A 659-minute montage of Leningrad newsreels presents 16 parts that reflect on the city's history and modern events.

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Aleksandr Sokurov

Aleksandr Sokurovdirector

Aleksandr Sokurov

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Leningrad's streets pulse with history in Alexander Sokurov's 1990 documentary. The film compiles newsreels into a 659-minute montage, divided into 16 parts. Each segment presents a distinct view of events that shaped the city. Sokurov's selection of archival materials reflects his artistic process and comments on Russia's socio-political climate, revealing Leningrad’s evolution through a blend of images and narratives.

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