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198230 minGdocumentary

Top Point

198230 minGdocumentary

Filming took place from the 9th floor of the Biryulevskaya high-rise building, offering a unique perspective from a stationary vantage point.

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Filming took place from the 9th floor of the Biryulevskaya high-rise building, offering a unique perspective from a stationary vantage point.

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Igor Aleynikov

Igor Aleynikovdirector

Igor Aleynikov

Igor Aleynikovwriter

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From the 9th floor of the Biryulevskaya high-rise building, a unique perspective captures the urban environment below. The camera frames scenes of daily life, offering a vantage point reminiscent of an angel perched in a tower. Filmed in 1982, "Top Point" presents a 30-minute observation of the cityscape, blending the mundane with the extraordinary. The documentary invites reflection on the interactions and movements within this high-rise setting, revealing the rhythm of life from an elevated viewpoint.

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