Over 10 years ago, Loznitsa shot astounding black-and-white footage at a psychiatric institution in a forgotten corner of Russia. Since then it has resided in his archive. In recent years, he has made documentaries all on the same subject: ‘Homo Sovieticus’. In Letter he describes this country as a place inhabited by unconscious prisoners. No human voice can be heard and the pain is stifled in this unsullied environment. Also see In the Fog in Spectrum.
Also in this combined programme
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Die ArbeiterInnen verlassen die Fabrik
Flashing neon transforms a factory corridor into a stunning light and sound sculpture. The workers move silently towards the exit. -
Continuity
A couple try to keep the memory of their son alive by constantly replaying a specific scene with various male escorts.
Film details
- Country of production
- Russia
- Year
- 2013
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2013
- Length
- 20'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
