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200626 minGdocumentary

Sokurov

200626 minGdocumentary

Twenty-six minutes feature reflections from filmmaker Alexander Sokurov and insights from his friends and associates, including artist Vladimir Shinkarev and actress Elena Kramer.

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Viktor Tikhomirov

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Twenty-six minutes feature reflections from filmmaker Alexander Sokurov and insights from his friends and associates, including artist Vladimir Shinkarev and actress Elena Kramer.

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Viktor Tikhomirovdirector

Viktor Tikhomirovwriter

Aleksandr Sokurov

Aleksandr Sokurovcast

Igor Bezrukov

Igor Bezrukovcast

Oleg Kovalov

Oleg Kovalovcast

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Alexander Sokurov reflects on his life and work in a 26-minute portrait. The filmmaker shares his thoughts on creativity and love. Friends and collaborators contribute their insights, including artist Vladimir Shinkarev, engineer Vladimir Nikolaev, and actress Elena Kramer (Spiridonova). Director and film critic Oleg Kovalov, along with necrorealist directors Yevgeny Yufit and Igor Bezrukov, also participate. Their voices add depth to Sokurov's artistic vision and personal philosophy.

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