The Town Festival (2019)

The small town of Kalyazin on the banks of the Volga is famous for its bell tower rising right out of the water. More than half a century ago, during the construction of the Uglich hydroelectric power station, half of the city was flooded. Quiet sleepy streets that go straight into the river make this place really special. Like a mermaid who has climbed ashore, Kalyazin anxiously breathes the half-heartedness of his earthly fate. But every day bread is baked, children are born, women bend over sewing machines, men work behind the machines, asserting the desperate struggle of life where it seems that everything is meaningless and fleeting. Like a river along which large elegant steamboats sail past the bell tower, saying that somewhere there is a completely different life.

Director: Elena Laskari
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Screenplay

Music: Anton Silaev
Cinematography: Alexandra Ivanova
Production: KinoArtel
Country: Russia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Elena Laskari
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Town Festival about?
The small town of Kalyazin on the banks of the Volga is famous for its bell tower rising right out of the water. More than half a century ago, during the construction of the Uglich hydroelectric power station, half of the city was flooded. Quiet sleepy streets that go straight into the river make this place really special. Like a mermaid who has climbed ashore, Kalyazin anxiously breathes the half-heartedness of his earthly fate. But every day bread is baked, children are born, women bend over sewing machines, men work behind the machines, asserting the desperate struggle of life where it seems that everything is meaningless and fleeting. Like a river along which large elegant steamboats sail past the bell tower, saying that somewhere there is a completely different life.
Who directed The Town Festival?
The Town Festival was directed by Elena Laskari.
How long is The Town Festival?
The Town Festival has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is The Town Festival?
The Town Festival is a Documentary film.
Where was The Town Festival produced?
The Town Festival was produced in Russia.