Common Language (2020)
The director, who has always been viewed as the black sheep in her family, sets out to the Belarusian town of Vitebsk to talk with her parents about previous grievances and topics that were considered taboo. The effort to find a common language, which runs into stormy emotions and the inability to voice honest opinions, is captured through both personal moments and detailed shots of the protagonists’ faces.
Director: Volia Chajkouskaya
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: October 19, 2020
Cast
- Volia Chajkouskaya - Self
Editing: Patrick Antonjuk
Production: Baltic Film and Media School
Country: Belarus, Estonia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
Keywords
parent child relationship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Common Language about?
- The director, who has always been viewed as the black sheep in her family, sets out to the Belarusian town of Vitebsk to talk with her parents about previous grievances and topics that were considered taboo. The effort to find a common language, which runs into stormy emotions and the inability to voice honest opinions, is captured through both personal moments and detailed shots of the protagonists’ faces.
- Who directed Common Language?
- Common Language was directed by Volia Chajkouskaya.
- Who stars in Common Language?
- Common Language stars Volia Chajkouskaya.
- How long is Common Language?
- Common Language has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Common Language?
- Common Language is a Documentary film.
- Where was Common Language produced?
- Common Language was produced in Belarus, Estonia.