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Deep Dive: Overwinter (2017)

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Overwinter
Overwinter is set in the Vileika district of Minsk region, Belarus, where lonely elderly people gather at a seasonal residence to spend the winter. Each resident brings their own life experiences and beliefs, creating a unique environment as they navigate the challenges of winter together. The film captures their daily lives filled with sickness, conversations, and television watching, illustrating the dynamics of their interactions. Mid-winter introduces a new resident to the house, altering the established routine and relationships among the group. This change in the living situation serves as a catalyst for new conversations and experiences, highlighting the impact of companionship in the lives of the elderly during the harsh winter months.

Why Watch

  • •Meet elderly residents in a Belarusian winter home.
  • •Find out how new arrivals change group dynamics.
  • •See daily life filled with conversations and TV.

Did You Know

•The film is set in the Vileika district of Minsk region, Belarus.
•The documentary has a runtime of 95 minutes.
•The residents are elderly individuals who experience loneliness during winter.

Perfect For

Elderly care topicsBelarusian cultureWinter living conditions