When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes (2014)
Zhanna und Lyosha are survivors. The couple, now in their mid-thirties, became heroin addicts in the turbulent years of upheaval in Russia. They know their days are numbered, and pit their frail zest for life and gallows humor against this fact. The film draws on these moments and offers an intimate portrayal of a fragile and ambivalent love affair.
Director: Ivette Löcker
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: March 19, 2014
Screenplay
Editing: Michael Palm
Country: Austria
Language: Pусский
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes about?
- Zhanna und Lyosha are survivors. The couple, now in their mid-thirties, became heroin addicts in the turbulent years of upheaval in Russia. They know their days are numbered, and pit their frail zest for life and gallows humor against this fact. The film draws on these moments and offers an intimate portrayal of a fragile and ambivalent love affair.
- Who directed When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes?
- When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes was directed by Ivette Löcker.
- How long is When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes?
- When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes?
- When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes is a Documentary film.
- Where was When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes produced?
- When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes was produced in Austria.