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When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes (2014)

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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.

Release Date
March 19, 2014
Runtime
1h 15m
Rating
8.5/10 (2 votes)

Director: Ivette Löcker

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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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageGerman
Release Date3/19/2014
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Frequently Asked Questions

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 …

How long is When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes?

1h 15m

When was When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes released?

March 19, 2014

Who directed When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes?

Ivette Löcker

What genre is When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes?

Documentary