Faratyev’s Fantasies [1982] – ★★★★ Soviet director Ilya Averbakh (1934-1986) was first a doctor, having finished a medical degree, and only then a director, and perhaps that is why many of his films are characterised by certain exactness, almost medical precision, and clarity of vision. They also lean towards Chekhovian pathos (incidentally, Chekhov was also a doctor…
Tag: Soviet Films
“Height” Review
Capturing that optimistic period in the Soviet times that become known as “the Thaw”, [the film] shows the lives of ordinary people working at height in all their eccentric ways, while also sending out the message about the importance of friendship, camaraderie, decency, and responsibility.
“Wings” Review
Through the character of one female war veteran, Wings deals bravely with a number of sensitive topics, among which is hidden PTSD, loneliness and isolation in the post-war atmosphere, and the problem of adjusting to the times of peace.
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