Understanding the movie through the song. Enjoyed the cold evening, cozily covered with all the blankets I found at home, the heater on, warm tea, just myself, Tove the cat, and 2.5 hours of ‘Anatomy of Fall’. The music added a new layer to the film! The broken sound of Chopin’s fourth prelude played by the blind boy is hauntingly intense, with anger, played incorrectly, with missed keys.
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A Russian contributor reflects on the deep identity crisis gripping citizens as war rages analyzed through the theory of Karl Jaspers. Beyond guilt, many question their nation’s moral path, torn between patriotism and shame. The conflict has shattered illusions, forcing painful reckoning with propaganda and reality. Some resist, others rationalize—but all grapple with what it means to be Russian. A raw exploration of collective soul-searching in dark times.
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A Russian student living in Canada shares her deep fears for her homeland and struggles with shifting identity amid Putin’s relentless war. As devastation in Ukraine reverberates globally, the article explores how Russians abroad face both internal guilt and external judgment—and why moral accountability and rebuilding national image become essential for healing.
What is the cost of this freedom?
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