
A story of a man who loses his memory during the First World War, regains it 10 years after the Russian Revolution and returns home to a new and alien St. Petersburg.


If you're into films that really dig into a moment in history, Fragment of an Empire is definitely one to check out. It’s perfect for anyone who loves silent movies or a story that’s less about dialogue and more about the feeling of being completely lost in your own time. But if you need fast pacing and explosions, you...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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"If you're into films that really dig into a moment in history, Fragment of an Empire is definitely one to check out. It’s perfect for anyone who loves silent movies or a story that’s less about dialogue and more about the feeling of being completely lost in your own time. But if you need fast pacing and explosions, you might find yourself a bit restless. This one asks you to lean in. The film starts with Filimonov, a WWI soldier, stumbling through life with no memory of who he is. Then, ten yea..."
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