Director's Diary
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From 1961 to 1995, Alexander Sokurov kept a personal diary, recording both important events and everyday trivia. Now these candid recordings are taking on a new life in a large-scale five-hour documentary, intertwined with footage from iconic films of that era. This is not just the autobiography of a famous director, but a personal look at the history of the second half of the 20th century, full of reflections and observations.
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Aleksandr Sokurov Director · Alexander Zolotukhin Cinematographer
First release August 28, 2025 · Produced in Russia, Italy · Production Bielle Re Produzioni Cinematografiche, Example of Intonation
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Revolver Film
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Bielle Re Produzioni Cinematografiche
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Example of Intonation
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Russia · Italy
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Original title
Записная книжка режиссёра
Original language
Russian
Spoken on screen
Russian
Release dates
Italy · August 28, 2025
Premiere · Venice Film Festival
No release date listed for United States.
Brazil
October 16, 2025 · Premiere · São Paulo International Film Festival
India
November 7, 2025 · Premiere · Kolkata International Film Festival
Russia
April 19, 2026 · Premiere · 48th Moscow International Film Festival
Thailand
October 11, 2025 · Premiere · Bangkok International Film Festival
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