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200228 minPGdocumentary

5.7/ 10(23 ratings)• TMDB

Portrait

200228 minPGdocumentary

5.7/ 10(23 ratings)• TMDB

A 28-minute silent film presents intimate portraits of residents from the Russian countryside, focusing on their expressions and the surrounding landscapes.

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Sergei Loznitsa

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A 28-minute silent film presents intimate portraits of residents from the Russian countryside, focusing on their expressions and the surrounding landscapes.

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Sergei Loznitsa

Sergei Loznitsadirector

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Faces of residents from rural Russia fill the screen in the 2002 documentary "Portrait." Without dialogue, the film presents a series of silent, intimate images as each individual gazes directly into the camera. The absence of spoken words allows for a focus on their expressions and surroundings. Shot in serene countryside settings, the film reflects the passage of time and the stories behind each portrait. Directed by Pavel Kostomarov, "Portrait" lasts 28 minutes.

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