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19889 minPGdoc-short

Threshold

19889 minPGdoc-short

Nine minutes of interviews reveal the challenges faced by lonely pensioners in Chornobayiv District, Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine.

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Volodymyr Artemenko

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Nine minutes of interviews reveal the challenges faced by lonely pensioners in Chornobayiv District, Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine.

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Volodymyr Artemenko

Volodymyr Artemenkodirector

Leonid Yamkovyiwriter

Taras Unguryanwriter

Synopsis

Chornobayiv District in Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine, is home to many elderly pensioners facing loneliness. The 1988 documentary captures their daily lives as they share their experiences during household tasks. Through interviews, these pensioners discuss their challenges and the realities of aging in a rural community. The film runs for nine minutes, revealing the personal stories of those living in this district.

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