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1994162 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Walks with Brodsky

1994162 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Two poet friends walk along the embankments of Venice, discussing poetry, language, and their lives over the course of 162 minutes.

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Elena Yakovich,

Aleksey Shishov

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Two poet friends walk along the embankments of Venice, discussing poetry, language, and their lives over the course of 162 minutes.

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Elena Yakovichdirector

Aleksey Shishovdirector

Joseph Brodsky

Joseph Brodskycast

Yevgeny Reincast

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In Venice, poet Joseph Brodsky meets his friend Evgeny Rein for a series of walks along the city's embankments. They sit in cafes, discussing poetry, language, and their shared experiences in Russia. The two friends read their poems, reflecting on themes of the future and their love for cats. Shot in 1994, the film captures their conversations against the backdrop of Venice's unique charm and history, intertwining personal insights with literary discourse.

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