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The Quiet Revival of Independent Cinema in Russian Cities

Small film clubs and art-house venues are filling a cultural gap left by the departure of international studios.

The Quiet Revival of Independent Cinema in Russian Cities

In a converted warehouse on the outskirts of Novosibirsk, a queue of perhaps two hundred people waits to see a documentary that will never appear on a mainstream streaming platform.

Scenes like this are becoming more common across Russian cities, as independent cinema experiences what participants describe as a quiet renaissance.

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