Drama · Soviet Union · 1989 · 2h 33m

The Asthenic Syndrome

Астенический синдром

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Director
Kira Muratova
Cast
Olga Antonova as Natasha Sergei Popov as Nikolai Natalya Buzko as Masha (Brunette) Alexandra Svenskaya as Teacher Natalya Ralleva as Mother Viktor Aristov as School Principal
Crew
Volodymyr Pankov — Director of Photography Kira Muratova — Writer Sergei Popov — Writer Aleksandr Chernykh — Writer
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.

Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Kira Muratova Director Volodymyr Pankov Director of Photography Kira Muratova Writer Sergei Popov Writer Aleksandr Chernykh Writer
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