Sententia
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Sinopsis
Devoted to the last days of Soviet writer, poet, and Gulag survivor Varlam Shalamov, this film follows the efforts of two of Shalamovâs most devoted admirers to preserve the authorâs legacy. Having lost his sight and hearing and living in a retirement home, he carried on doing the only thing that mattered to him â writing â until his final breath. This film is a testament to the value of writings that tell the unpalatable truths of the 20th century. To evoke the gritty texture of the Soviet world, Sententia is shot on 16mm black and white film.
Sinopsis
Devoted to the last days of Soviet writer, poet, and Gulag survivor Varlam Shalamov, this film follows the efforts of two of Shalamovâs most devoted admirers to preserve the authorâs legacy. Having lost his sight and hearing and living in a retirement home, he carried on doing the only thing that mattered to him â writing â until his final breath. This film is a testament to the value of writings that tell the unpalatable truths of the 20th century. To evoke the gritty texture of the Soviet world, Sententia is shot on 16mm black and white film.
Editor's Take
A triumph of filmmaking, 'Sententia' combines intricate plotting with stunning directorial vision to create a truly immersive world.