The Asthenic Syndrome (1989)

In the old days it was called hypochrondria, or black melancholia. Now, apparently, it's termed the Asthenic Syndrome. Whatever it is, Nikolai, a teacher of epicly indifferent pupils, has got it, and it's not much fun.

Directed by: Kira Muratova

Cast: Olga Antonova, Sergei Popov, Natalya Buzko, Alexandra Svenskaya, Natalya Ralleva, Viktor Aristov, Oleh Shkolnyk, Vera Storozheva, Aleksandr Chernykh, Leonid Kushnir, Galina Stakhanova, Yuri Nevgamonny

Genres: Crime, Drama

Rating: 5.5/10

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