Born in the USSR: 7 Up

A quiet, observational documentary that lets you watch children grow up across a changing nation, with a gentle but persistent emotional pull.

Directed by

Sergey Miroshnichenko

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Seva Novgorodtsev

Overview

Seven Up series the first ever reality soap. The concept involves filming and getting to know a number of children, aged seven, across the nation. These children are then re-visited every 7 years to see how their lives are progressing. A varied group of children from different regions and social classes were selected. The Soviet group includes children from across the union, including Russia, Kirgizstan, Georgia and Lithuania. The filming took place during a time of civil and ethnic unrest and poverty.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Coming-of-age, class, identity, family

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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