The Asthenic Syndrome
1989·Movie·
·2h 33min
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About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersThe Human ConditionExistentialismIdentity CrisisSelf-DestructionPower Of ArtMental Illness
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersPower DynamicsLove As SalvationRedemption Through ArtInstitutionalizationArt As TherapyUnreliable NarratorExploration Of SubconsciousSurreal Dream Sequences
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Sequels and Prequels
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Crew
Directed by:
Kira Muratova, Volodymyr Pankov, Nadezhda Popova
Written by:
Kira Muratova, Aleksandr Chernykh, Sergei Popov
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