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200699 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Cold War Conflict

Three Comrades

200699 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Three friends from Grozny share their experiences of living through the Chechen wars and the destruction of their city.

Cold War Conflict

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Three friends from Grozny share their experiences of living through the Chechen wars and the destruction of their city.

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Masha Novikovadirector

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Islam Bashirovcast

Ruslan Chamchoyevcast

Ramzan Mezhidovcast

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Three friends from Grozny recount their experiences during the Chechen wars. They share memories of a vibrant city now devastated by conflict. Their narratives reveal the challenges of living through war and the longing for peace. Masha Novikova directs this documentary, which runs for 99 minutes and was released in 2006. It presents a personal perspective on Chechnya's struggle for independence and the lasting effects of violence on its citizens.

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