

Hydroelectric Joy
2024-04-04 · 61 min · ★ 7.5
In the 60s, Vadim, a Soviet engineer, is in love with Vera, a researcher in biology. But their romance is suddenly disrupted by a mission entrusted to Vadim: sent to Egypt, he must participate in one of the great utopian ventures initiated by the USSR. Based on unpublished archives, this film is inspired by a true story.
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- Directors
- Alexander Markov
- Production companies
- Petit à Petit Production, ARTE, Kintop
- Countries
- France, Russia
- Status
- Released
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