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Black Candle of the Bright Road. In memory of Vasyl Stus

1992 · 152 min Documentary

Documentary trilogy about the thorny path of the famous Ukrainian poet, translator, political prisoner Vasyl Stus. Filmed in 1989-1992, it describes the life of the poet, the story of the destruction of the dissident by the Soviet authorities, highlights his influence on Ukrainian society during life and after his death, records the testimony of witnesses, films the liquidated Kuchino camp, in which Stus was imprisoned, the reburial of Stus, Lytvyn and Tykhy in 1989. Consists of three parts: «Come back to me, my memory» (Верни до мене, пам’яте моя), «In the white cold the sun of Ukraine» (У білій стужі сонце України), «Crucified on a black cross» (Розіп’ятий на чорному хресті).

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Original Title Просвітлої дороги свічка чорна. Пам'яті Василя Стуса
Year 1992
Country Ukraine
Genre Documentary
Director Stanislav Chernilevskyi
Runtime 152 min.

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Black Candle of the Bright Road. In memory of Vasyl Stus is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1992. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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