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      The Damned and the Sacred

      Released Mar 28, 2002 1h 19m Documentary List
      Reviews After war with Russia, Grozny, Chechnya's capital city, is destroyed. Much of the population flee, but a small troupe of traditional Chechen dancers, all children, remains, along with its coach. In spite of the chaos surrounding them, the dancers are determined to perfect their art. In this documentary, as they embark on a tour of Europe, they reflect on their lives. For these children, their unique style of dance has more than cultural significance: It is the source of their resilience. Read More Read Less

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      John Leonard New York Magazine/Vulture ... amazes the eye even as it breaks the heart. Jan 25, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis After war with Russia, Grozny, Chechnya's capital city, is destroyed. Much of the population flee, but a small troupe of traditional Chechen dancers, all children, remains, along with its coach. In spite of the chaos surrounding them, the dancers are determined to perfect their art. In this documentary, as they embark on a tour of Europe, they reflect on their lives. For these children, their unique style of dance has more than cultural significance: It is the source of their resilience.
      Director
      Jos de Putter
      Screenwriter
      Jos de Putter
      Production Co
      Zeppers Film & TV
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      Russian
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Mar 28, 2002, Original
      Runtime
      1h 19m