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A Tale of Singers and Murderers

A Tale of Singers and Murderers

2016•1h 27m•10.0/10
Documentary

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10.0/10(1)

The documentary depicts the remarkable phenomenon of the national competition Kalina Krasnaya, organised with a flourish in which the convicts from all over Russia sing their way to victory with songs about longing, war, love and forgiveness.

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Filmbüro Süd

Language

EN

Status

Released

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