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Movie: Elegy from Russia

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Overview
These images and sounds are poetic metaphors that transform “Elegy from Russia” into a document that provides a emotional–historical “memory bank” for all.
Release Date
1993-06-11
Average
5.8
Rating:
2.9 starts
Tagline
… dreams for sleep
Genres
Documentary
Languages:
Pусский

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