The Asthenic Syndrome
Астенический синдром
Synopsis
In the old days it was called hypochrondria, or black melancholia. Now, apparently, it's termed the Asthenic Syndrome. Whatever it is, Nikolai, a teacher of epicly indifferent pupils, has got it, and it's not much fun.
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Olga Antonova
Natasha
Sergei Popov
Nikolai
Natalya Buzko
Masha (Brunette)
Alexandra Svenskaya
Teacher
Natalya Ralleva
Mother
Viktor Aristov
School Principal
Oleh Shkolnyk
Vera Storozheva
Aleksandr Chernykh
Leonid Kushnir
Galina Stakhanova
Yuri Nevgamonny
Sofiya Belska
Anatoli Paduka
Serhiy Havryshkiv
Albina Skarga
Vladimir Zharikov
Iryna Tokarchuk
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kira Muratova
- Screenplay & Story
- Kira Muratova, Sergei Popov, Aleksandr Chernykh
- Original Title
- Астенический синдром
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- Production Studios
- Odessa Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kira Muratova
Kira Muratova, Sergei Popov, Aleksandr Chernykh
Volodymyr Pankov, Viktor Kabachenko
Department Leadership Roster
Kira Muratova
Director
Kira Muratova
Writer
Sergei Popov
Writer
Aleksandr Chernykh
Writer
Volodymyr Pankov
Director of Photography
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What is The Asthenic Syndrome about?
In the old days it was called hypochrondria, or black melancholia. Now, apparently, it's termed the Asthenic Syndrome. Whatever it is, Nikolai, a teacher of epicly indifferent pupils, has got it, and it's not much fun.
Who directed The Asthenic Syndrome?
The Asthenic Syndrome was directed by Kira Muratova.
Who stars in The Asthenic Syndrome?
The principal cast of The Asthenic Syndrome includes Olga Antonova, Sergei Popov, Natalya Buzko, Alexandra Svenskaya, Natalya Ralleva.
When was The Asthenic Syndrome released and how long is it?
The Asthenic Syndrome was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 33m.