Thousand Windows

Thousand Windows

1968 · 69 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, Romance

Fantastic cosmopolite ‘nouvelle vague’ film from Soviet Russia about the lives of students living in a dormitory at Moscow State University. The story focuses on the relationships between roommates: Russian students Andrey and Sergey, African student Jules, and Belgian Albert. Tensions arise due to Albert's racist prejudices against Jules, creating conflicts among the group. Meanwhile, Andrey navigates his feelings for Marina, who initially prefers Sergey but eventually reevaluates her choices as the characters confront their differences and personal growth.

Directed by Aleksei Speshnyov · Written by Aleksei Speshnyov

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