Every Week Seven Days

Every Week Seven Days

1964 · 93 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama

Set in Bratislava, university friends Turo and Andrey are paralyzed by existential dread under the shadow of the Cold War and the threat of nuclear war. Rejecting long-term goals, Turo is an astronomy student that adopts a hedonistic lifestyle, while Andrey channels his anxiety into a sculpture for Hiroshima. This shared trauma ultimately tests their friendship and undermines their relationships.

Directed by Eduard Grečner · Written by Ivan Stadtrucker

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