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200560 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Historical Events

Memories Denied

200560 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Two twin sisters recount their traumatic childhood experiences during the Soviet occupation of Estonia in the 1940s.

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Two twin sisters recount their traumatic childhood experiences during the Soviet occupation of Estonia in the 1940s.

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Imbi Pajudirector

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Mari and Leida, twin sisters from Estonia, share their childhood memories of the Soviet occupation in the 1940s. They recount their experiences in Stalin's concentration camps and the lasting effects on their lives. Archival footage complements their narratives, providing context to this dark period in Estonian history. The film reflects on the emotional scars left by oppression and the ongoing quest for identity and freedom in Estonia. Directed by Imbi Paju, "Memories Denied" runs for 60 minutes.

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