THE ASTHENIC SYNDROME
Director:
Kira Muratova
In the old days it was called hypochondria, or black melancholia. Now, apparently, it's termed the Asthenic Syndrome. Whatever it is, Nikolai, a teacher of impossibly indifferent pupils, has got it, and it's not much fun. Worse yet, quite a few other people, even an entire society, seem to be afflicted with the same problem...
Festivals: Berlin 1990
Awards: Pal Jury Prize - Berlin 1990
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Director:
Kira Muratova
Cast:
Olga Antonova
Sergei Popov
Galina Zakhurdaeva
Country:
URSS
Running time:
12h:00m