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Completed - RUSSIAN - Drama - 81 minutes

Log Line

Minsk, August 2020. Pavel and Julia, a young couple go out at night and end up in the middle of protests, faced armed police, violence and tortures. During 1,5 hours, their life changes completely.

Previous markets

  • Cannes 2022 (Premiere)
  • Berlin EFM 2023 (Screening)
Full history

Year of production : 2021

Director(s) : Boris GUTS

Synopsis

Pavel and Julia, a young couple living in Minsk suburbs. They recently got married, got a mortgage for an apartment, and now are planning to have a baby. After sex, laying in bed in their cozy appartment, they discuss their coming future, recall how they met each other, joke and have fun. Pavel wants to check his ex-wife’s, Tanya’s car, which is at car service nearby. He dresses up and intends to go out. . Julia goes with him. Here their trip begins.
The couple ends up in the middle of protests of the civilian population, which came out against the unfair presidential elections. Tanya, participates in these protests. Pavel tries to contact her, but her phone is not available. Pavel is worried, he wants to find her. Julia gets jealous.
Under the cover of the night, Pavel and Julia learn on their own skin the brutality, tortures and violent behavior of the Belarusian armed Riot Units and the police. Based on real events, happened in Minsk, August 2020. Single – take film.

Production

Country(ies) : ESTONIA


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