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The Damned and the Sacred

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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.

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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
Producer
Frank van den Engel
Screenwriter
Jos de Putter
Production Co
Zeppers Film & TV
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Russian
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 28, 2002, Original
Runtime
1h 19m