Director's Diary
From 1961 to 1995, Alexander Sokurov kept a personal diary, recording both important events and everyday trivia.Now these candid recordings are taking on a new life in a large-scale five-hour documentary, intertwined with footage from iconic films of that era.This is not just the autobiography of a famous director, but a personal look at the history of the second half of the 20th century, full of reflections and observations.
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From 1961 to 1995, Alexander Sokurov kept a personal diary, recording both important events and everyday trivia. Now these candid recordings are taking on a new life in a large-scale five-hour documentary, intertwined with footage from iconic films of that era. This is not just the autobiography of a famous director, but a personal look at the history of the second half of the 20th century, full of reflections and observations.
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- Release date
- Aug 28, 2025
- Runtime
- 5h 5m
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- Language
- Russian
- Country
- Italy, Russia
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