Soviets Plus Electricity

Soviets Plus Electricity is a cinematic journey through Russia to Magadan, a city famous in Soviet times for being synonymous with deportation. Based on excerpts from his acoustic diary, documentary footage and some autobiographical insights given on the way, the roving reporter searches for imaginary roots and its historical and political implications. The film was shot in August and September 1999 - Los Angeles Filmforum

Release Date

January 1, 2001

Status

Released

Original Title

Les soviets plus l'électricité

Runtime

2h 55min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Russian, French

Production Companies

L'Abominable