Extinction (2018)

Extinction (2018) poster

The end of the Cold War did not bring about a definitive thaw in the former republics of the Soviet Union, so that today there are several frozen conflicts, unresolved for decades, in that vast territory. As in Transnistria, an unrecognized state, seceded from Moldova since 1990. Kolja is a silent witness of how borders and bureaucracy shape the lives of citizens, finally forced to lose their identity.

Director: Salomé Lamas
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Andreia Pinto Correia
Cinematography: Jorge Piquer Rodríguez
Editing: Telmo Churro, Francisco Moreira
Production: Lamaland, Mengamuk Films, Walla Collective, Screen Miguel Nabinho, Bikini Films, O Som e a Fúria
Country: Germany, Portugal
Language: Română, Pусский
Original Language: pt

Keywords

border crossing, road trip, docudrama, semi-documentary, russian history, woman director, 1990s, moldova, post soviet union, soviet union history, transnistria, soviet architecture, semi-fiction

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Extinction about?
The end of the Cold War did not bring about a definitive thaw in the former republics of the Soviet Union, so that today there are several frozen conflicts, unresolved for decades, in that vast territory. As in Transnistria, an unrecognized state, seceded from Moldova since 1990. Kolja is a silent witness of how borders and bureaucracy shape the lives of citizens, finally forced to lose their identity.
Who directed Extinction?
Extinction was directed by Salomé Lamas.
Who stars in Extinction?
Extinction stars Christoph Both-Asmus, Kolja Kravchenko.
How long is Extinction?
Extinction has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Extinction?
Extinction is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Extinction produced?
Extinction was produced in Germany, Portugal.