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SOVIET UNION · 1989

The Asthenic Syndrome

Kira Muratova
mental illness depression education system social alienation existential malaise
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Synopsis

In the old days it was called hypochrondria, or black melancholia. Now, apparently, it's termed the Asthenic Syndrome. Whatever it is, Nikolai, a teacher of epicly indifferent pupils, has got it, and it's not much fun.

Year1989
CountrySoviet Union
DirectorKira Muratova
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