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200929 minPGdocumentary

Second

200929 minPGdocumentary

A bird flew to Grigory Pomerants at the time of his beloved woman's death, prompting reflections on how wise men of different faiths name it.

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Irina Vasilyeva

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A bird flew to Grigory Pomerants at the time of his beloved woman's death, prompting reflections on how wise men of different faiths name it.

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Irina Vasilyevadirector

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Grigory Pomerants reflects on the moment a bird appeared to him after the death of his beloved woman. He notes that wise men from various faiths refer to the same bird by different names. Pomerants, a thinker known for his unique perspectives, shares his thoughts on love, loss, and the connections between belief systems. The film runs for 29 minutes and was released in 2009.

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