When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes
Wenn es blendet, öffne die Augen
Synopsis
Zhanna und Lyosha are survivors. The couple, now in their mid-thirties, became heroin addicts in the turbulent years of upheaval in Russia. They know their days are numbered, and pit their frail zest for life and gallows humor against this fact. The film draws on these moments and offers an intimate portrayal of a fragile and ambivalent love affair.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivette Löcker
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivette Löcker
- Original Title
- Wenn es blendet, öffne die Augen
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivette Löcker
Ivette Löcker
Michael Palm
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Ivette Löcker
Director
Ivette Löcker
Writer
Michael Palm
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What is When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes about?
Zhanna und Lyosha are survivors. The couple, now in their mid-thirties, became heroin addicts in the turbulent years of upheaval in Russia. They know their days are numbered, and pit their frail zest for life and gallows humor against this fact. The film draws on these moments and offers an intimate portrayal of a fragile and ambivalent love affair.
Who directed When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes?
When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes was directed by Ivette Löcker.
Who stars in When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes?
The principal cast of When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes includes Not specified.
When was When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes released and how long is it?
When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.