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From the East

1993 1h 47m Documentary List
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A look at life in Eastern Europe after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

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Glenn Dunks The Film Experience Chantal Akerman's masterpiece of slow postcard cinema... Nov 2, 2020 Full Review Stuart Klawans The Nation Chantal Akerman's magnificent, wordless journey into the regions of her unlived past... Sep 27, 2018 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Applying her minimalist approach to the new realities of Eastern Europe, this is an intrguing film essay by avant-garde director Chantal Ackerman Rated: B Aug 4, 2011 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews It's especially suited for cinephiles and fans of Akerman (count me as one) who can roll with the demands made on the viewer to appreciate its understated artistic qualities. Rated: A Jul 30, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member A sublime masterpiece and one of Akerman's best films. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member A surprisingly absorbing and hypnotic travelogue through Eastern Europe. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A look at life in Eastern Europe after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Director
Chantal Akerman
Producer
François Le Bayon
Screenwriter
Chantal Akerman
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Canadian French
Release Date (DVD)
Oct 6, 2009
Runtime
1h 47m