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199259 minPGdocumentary

The Hyphen

199259 minPGdocumentary

Vira Kholodnaya reflects on femininity and inter-ethnic conflicts through personal narratives and memories of grandmothers in post-Soviet society.

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Serhii Bukovskyi

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Vira Kholodnaya reflects on femininity and inter-ethnic conflicts through personal narratives and memories of grandmothers in post-Soviet society.

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Serhii Bukovskyi

Serhii Bukovskyidirector

Valeriy Balayan

Valeriy Balayanwriter

Victoria Bondarwriter

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Vira Kholodnaya represents femininity in a montage of reflections on personal and historical events. Memories of grandmothers interweave with broader themes of inter-ethnic conflicts. The film, created in 1992, captures the subjective experiences of the author while reflecting on significant societal issues of the time. It runs for 59 minutes, presenting a document of its era through free associations and personal narratives.

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