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The Asthenic Syndrome

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1989-12-01

Runtime: 153 mins

Director: Kira Muratova

Writer: Kira Muratova, Aleksandr Chernykh, Sergei Popov

Spoken language: Pусский

Genres: Drama

Original title: The Asthenic Syndrome

Production Companies: Odessa Film Studio

Production Countries: Soviet Union

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