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199129 minPGdocumentary

Moscow Mohicans

199129 minPGdocumentary

Four Muscovites work to preserve the memory of past generations and create links between different eras in a 29-minute exploration of their efforts.

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Tatyana Chubakova

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Four Muscovites work to preserve the memory of past generations and create links between different eras in a 29-minute exploration of their efforts.

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Tatyana Chubakova

Tatyana Chubakovadirector

Aleksey Golubevwriter

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A photographer, an amateur historian, a painter, and a philosopher gather in Moscow to preserve the memories of past generations. They navigate the cultural shifts of their city in 1991, a time of significant change. Each individual contributes their unique perspective. The photographer captures moments, while the historian shares stories. The painter reflects on the past through art, and the philosopher contemplates the meaning of memory. Together, they seek to connect different eras in a rapidly evolving society.

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