Convictions
Убеждения
Synopsis
Four stories of young men's encounters with army recruitment commissions. Ardent pacifist Roman is sent through a series of humiliating court trials. Losha and Viktor endure long and condescending deliberations that undermine their personalities. Finally, LGBT movement veteran, Johnny is bluntly rebuked and handcuffed. All are put to test by a bureaucratic machine that doesn't sympathize with those who dispute the purposiveness of military service. The conscript enters a room packed with officials. The officials have to listen to his convictions that go in conflict with the idea of military service. It's for the officials to decide whether the conscript leaves the room as a soldier or as a civilian.
Release History & Theatrical Window
DOK Leipzig
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tatyana Chistova
- Original Title
- Убеждения
- Country of Origin
- Poland, Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Impakt Film, Ethnofund Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tatyana Chistova
Alexey Strelov
Maciek Hamela, Vlad Ketkovich
Department Leadership Roster
Maciek Hamela
Producer
Tatyana Chistova
Director
Vlad Ketkovich
Producer
Alexey Strelov
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Convictions.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Convictions
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Convictions about?
Four stories of young men's encounters with army recruitment commissions. Ardent pacifist Roman is sent through a series of humiliating court trials. Losha and Viktor endure long and condescending deliberations that undermine their personalities. Finally, LGBT movement veteran, Johnny is bluntly rebuked and handcuffed. All are put to test by a bureaucratic machine that doesn't sympathize with those who dispute the purposiveness of military service. The conscript enters a room packed with officials. The officials have to listen to his convictions that go in conflict with the idea of military service. It's for the officials to decide whether the conscript leaves the room as a soldier or as a civilian.
Who directed Convictions?
Convictions was directed by Tatyana Chistova.
Who stars in Convictions?
The principal cast of Convictions includes Not specified.
When was Convictions released and how long is it?
Convictions was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.