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Down the River

Documentary · 1h 19m · in cinemas from 15 November

Where to see it

10 screenings in 2 cities

8 screenings in Amsterdam

About

Ruslan Fedotov's documentary follows the Dnieper through Russia and Belarus, observing young people and how collective memory shapes their lives.

Ruslan Fedotov's documentary travels downstream along the Dnieper through Russia and Belarus, observing young people who grow up along the river. It is an observational film. It shows teenagers at a summer camp, passengers on a river cruise dancing to a song by Tina Turner, and children playing near monuments. It also follows performers who stage battles from the Second World War. Through these scenes, the film traces how collective memory enters the lives and imagination of the young people it observes.

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Facts

Director
Ruslan Fedotov
Countries
Germany
Studios
Voices Films

Good to know

Running time
1 hour 19 minutes
Language
Russian
In Dutch cinemas
From 15 November 2026

Questions

How long is Down the River?

1 hour 19 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 1 hour 39 minutes.

Where can I see Down the River?

There are 10 screenings at 6 cinemas in 2 cities, most in Amsterdam (8) and Groningen (2). Pick your city above for the times.

What language is Down the River in?

Down the River is in Russian. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with Dutch subtitles.

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