Not 8½

Not 8½

They want to be geniuses, but they don't know what to film.

10 min · Documentary, Drama, Comedy

Three film students are searching for ideas for their original documentaries. They sift through topics, argue, harbor doubts, and try to find a story that has never been told before. Will they manage to come up with something truly unique—and will they ultimately find their film?

Directed by Zakhar Shestiaiev · Written by Zakhar Shestiaiev

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