The Day of the Coal Miner (2010)

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The story is about a family that lives in a ghost town. 15 years ago, there was a job and a happy life here. After the closure of the mine, there were only old barracks, mountains of recycled land and unnecessary people who had lost the meaning of life. Is it possible to survive in such conditions and not sink even lower, when all moral boundaries are erased? Are these people's hopes for happiness destroyed? And is there a place for a holiday, a dream, or love in a hopeless reality? At the festival "Texture" in Perm, the tape was awarded the main prize.

Director: Andrey Gryazev
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 62 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Andrey Gryazev
Production: Vertov Studio
Country: Russia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Day of the Coal Miner about?
The story is about a family that lives in a ghost town. 15 years ago, there was a job and a happy life here. After the closure of the mine, there were only old barracks, mountains of recycled land and unnecessary people who had lost the meaning of life. Is it possible to survive in such conditions and not sink even lower, when all moral boundaries are erased? Are these people's hopes for happiness destroyed? And is there a place for a holiday, a dream, or love in a hopeless reality? At the festival "Texture" in Perm, the tape was awarded the main prize.
Who directed The Day of the Coal Miner?
The Day of the Coal Miner was directed by Andrey Gryazev.
How long is The Day of the Coal Miner?
The Day of the Coal Miner has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
What genre is The Day of the Coal Miner?
The Day of the Coal Miner is a Documentary film.
Where was The Day of the Coal Miner produced?
The Day of the Coal Miner was produced in Russia.