Clean Thursday (2003)

Clean Thursday (2003) poster

Not far from Grozny, on an alternate railroad track, there is an old steam locomotive with several wagons attached to it. The steam engine gives steam — hot water is in the boilers, and a bathhouse is equipped in the cars, where soldiers and officers wash, laundry is washed ... A washing on wheels — at the same time a soldier’s bivouac, a piece of peaceful life, and the beginning of a new road. To this locomotive, these cars come - platooned, in batches and one at a time - tired, tired, unshaven, angry Russian guys. They scrape dirt off themselves. Soak from stubborn soot, warm with souls. They put on clean underwear. They drink vodka. They smoke. They talk about love, remember loved ones and native places. Cry. They sing. And around - the landscape after the battle. It's not over yet ... An accidental explosion. Stray bullet. And our guys washed into the unknown. Clean. Hoping to survive.

Director: Alexandr Rastorguev
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Djivan Gasparyan
Cinematography: Eduard Kachedzhiyan
Production: Rostov Film Studio
Country: Russia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Alexandr Rastorguev
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clean Thursday about?
Not far from Grozny, on an alternate railroad track, there is an old steam locomotive with several wagons attached to it. The steam engine gives steam — hot water is in the boilers, and a bathhouse is equipped in the cars, where soldiers and officers wash, laundry is washed ... A washing on wheels — at the same time a soldier’s bivouac, a piece of peaceful life, and the beginning of a new road. To this locomotive, these cars come - platooned, in batches and one at a time - tired, tired, unshaven, angry Russian guys. They scrape dirt off themselves. Soak from stubborn soot, warm with souls. They put on clean underwear. They drink vodka. They smoke. They talk about love, remember loved ones and native places. Cry. They sing. And around - the landscape after the battle. It's not over yet ... An accidental explosion. Stray bullet. And our guys washed into the unknown. Clean. Hoping to survive.
Who directed Clean Thursday?
Clean Thursday was directed by Alexandr Rastorguev.
How long is Clean Thursday?
Clean Thursday has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
What genre is Clean Thursday?
Clean Thursday is a Documentary film.
Where was Clean Thursday produced?
Clean Thursday was produced in Russia.