"Apex" Captures the Primal Fear of Being a Woman
Given a choice between a man and a mountain, it’s safer to choose the mountain.
Lenin's Tears
Marina Kalashnikova meets a fool on the forest road who predicts her grief. After this meeting, the life of Marina turns upside down.
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Marina Kalashnikova meets a fool on the forest road who predicts her grief. After this meeting, the life of Marina turns upside down.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Ilona Gaytyan
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Runtime:24 minutes
Studio:VGIK
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