The Asthenic Syndrome
Astenicheskiy sindrom
1989, Film, 153 min, Drama, Russian, 0, MoviePedia score 62
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
- Sergei Popov as Nikolai
- Olga Antonova as Natasha
- Galina Zakhurdaeva as Masha (Blonde)
- Natalya Buzko as Masha (Brunette)
- Aleksandra Svenskaya as Teacher
- Pavel Polishchuk as Iunikov
- Natalya Ralleva as Mother
- Galina Kasperovich as Nikolai's Wife
- Viktor Aristov as School Principal
- Nikolai Semyonov as Head Doctor
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