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199047 minPGdocumentary

Obvodny Canal

199047 minPGdocumentary

Three Houses of Culture and a spiritual academy line the banks of the Obvodny Canal in St. Petersburg, reflecting the era's complexities.

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Three Houses of Culture and a spiritual academy line the banks of the Obvodny Canal in St. Petersburg, reflecting the era's complexities.

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Alexei Uchitel

Alexei Uchiteldirector

Alexei Uchitel

Alexei Uchitelwriter

Victor Krivulincast

Alexander Gornoncast

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On the banks of the Obvodny Canal in St. Petersburg, three Houses of Culture stand alongside a spiritual academy and a pub. These locations serve as a backdrop for daily life in the city. The film captures moments from this era, reflecting on the blurred lines between reality and insanity. It presents a vivid portrait of the people and activities that define this unique environment in 1990. The documentary runs for 47 minutes.

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