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20185 minGdoc-short

Rocks and Rock

20185 minGdoc-short

Five minutes capture the struggles of a musician and an artist in Transnistria, where normal work is scarce and thoughts of life’s meaning lead to alcohol.

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Five minutes capture the struggles of a musician and an artist in Transnistria, where normal work is scarce and thoughts of life’s meaning lead to alcohol.

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Yury Andronaki

Yury Andronakidirector

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Денис Самохинcast

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In Transnistria, a musician and an artist struggle to find normal work. They reflect on their lives amid economic hardship. The desire for meaning drives them toward alcohol as an escape. The five-minute documentary captures their daily challenges and the harsh conditions they face in this unrecognized region. Their stories highlight the difficulties of pursuing art in a place where opportunities are scarce.

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