DAU. Sasha Valera (2020)
Sasha, a young janitor, notices a certain softness and kindness in an older janitor. In a small, secluded room, away from their colleagues, the two men waver between resisting and giving in to their feelings and desires, walking a tightrope between violent tendencies and a need for tenderness.
Directors:
Ilya Khrzhanovsky, Jekaterina Oertel.
Writer:
Ilya Khrzhanovsky
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Alexandr Bozhik as Caretaker |
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Valery Andreev as Caretaker |
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Raisa Voloshchuk as Cleaner in the café |
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Anatoly Sidko as Head of Personnel |
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Irina Belova as Waitress in the cafe |
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Ivan Protorenko as Cook |
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Olga Shkabarnya as Waitress; Head of the café (1952-1960) |
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Valery Dudkin as Assistant in the café |
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Victoria Skitskaya as Waitress |
| Writing | Ilya Khrzhanovsky | Screenplay |
| Directing | Ilya Khrzhanovsky | Director |
| Directing | Jekaterina Oertel | Director |
| Sound | Stefan Smith | Sound Designer |