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198918 minPGdoc-short

Local Time

198918 minPGdoc-short

Eighteen minutes capture the atmosphere of a provincial Russian city through an experimental approach that avoids synchronizing sound and image.

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Sergey Vinokurov

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Eighteen minutes capture the atmosphere of a provincial Russian city through an experimental approach that avoids synchronizing sound and image.

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Sergey Vinokurov

Sergey Vinokurovdirector

Boris Linkovwriter

Synopsis

A provincial Russian city sets the stage in 1989. Filmmakers capture its atmosphere through scenes of daily life. They utilize experimental techniques and avoid traditional synchronization. The 18-minute film presents vignettes of the community. These moments reflect the environment and experiences of its residents. The absence of dialog allows the visuals to convey meaning. Through imagery, the film invites reflection on the life within this city.

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