Yes! Downies... or the Quest for Golden Birds (1997)

Delicately securing their lavalier microphones, and frequently glancing back at the camera as if it were a living being demanding warmth and engagement, Sasha, Misha, and Lyosha, who have Down syndrome, reflect on television – on how they see it and in a way we will never be able to. They are playing at television: giving interviews, conducting interviews, and reporting from the protected, pristine country of their own souls.

Director: Boris Yukhananov
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date:
Editing: Boris Yukhananov
Country: Russia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yes! Downies... or the Quest for Golden Birds about?
Delicately securing their lavalier microphones, and frequently glancing back at the camera as if it were a living being demanding warmth and engagement, Sasha, Misha, and Lyosha, who have Down syndrome, reflect on television – on how they see it and in a way we will never be able to. They are playing at television: giving interviews, conducting interviews, and reporting from the protected, pristine country of their own souls.
Who directed Yes! Downies... or the Quest for Golden Birds?
Yes! Downies... or the Quest for Golden Birds was directed by Boris Yukhananov.
How long is Yes! Downies... or the Quest for Golden Birds?
Yes! Downies... or the Quest for Golden Birds has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
What genre is Yes! Downies... or the Quest for Golden Birds?
Yes! Downies... or the Quest for Golden Birds is a Documentary film.
Where was Yes! Downies... or the Quest for Golden Birds produced?
Yes! Downies... or the Quest for Golden Birds was produced in Russia.