The Asthenic Syndrome

Genres: Drama

Languages: Russian

Year: 1989

Vote: 5.6

Festival & Award: - Silver Bear

The Asthenic Syndrome

The showmakers

Kira Muratova
Olga Antonova
Sergei Popov
Наталья Бузько
Oleksandra Svenska

Overview

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.

Indie vibes check

A Soviet film with independent themes but produced under controlled conditions, limiting its indie status.

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