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2022100 minPGdocumentary

This Message Has Been Created and Distributed

2022100 minPGdocumentary

Footage from Russia during a period of crisis captures the unfolding disaster and reflects the state of the nation amid turmoil in 2022.

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Footage from Russia during a period of crisis captures the unfolding disaster and reflects the state of the nation amid turmoil in 2022.

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Askold Kurov

Askold Kurovdirector

Sofya Groysmancast

Olga Churakovacast

Dmitry Muratov

Dmitry Muratovcast

Ekaterina Fominacast

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Footage from Russia during a period of crisis forms the basis of this film. It documents the unfolding disaster as it occurs, capturing moments that reflect the state of the country. Filmed in real time, the work presents a stark record of events, creating a historical account of a nation in turmoil. The film runs for 100 minutes and was released in 2022.

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