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200533 minPGdocumentary

4.8/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Sacredly

200533 minPGdocumentary

4.8/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Svyatoslav prepares to see his reflection in a mirror for the first time in two years.

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Viktor Kossakovsky

Synopsis

Svyatoslav prepares to see his reflection in a mirror for the first time in two years.

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Viktor Kossakovsky

Viktor Kossakovskydirector

Tatiana Stepanova

Tatiana Stepanovawriter

Viktor Kossakovsky

Viktor Kossakovskywriter

Svyatoslav Kossakovskycast

Alexander Popovcast

Synopsis

Svyatoslav, known as Svyato, prepares to see his reflection in a mirror for the first time in two years. This moment unfolds in the documentary "Sacredly," directed by Viktor Kossakovsky. The film centers on the relationship between self-perception and seeing oneself. Svyato’s name, meaning "happy" in Russian, adds significance to this personal event. The documentary delves into the themes of identity and the act of reflection. It runs for 33 minutes and was released in 2005.

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