A video essay about historical memory, by Elena Stein
The eyewitnesses of the historical era of "Perestroika" remember the hopes, expectations, and disappointment that accompanied it. When they face their emotional memory, they recognize themselves not only as witnesses and eyewitnesses but as real participants in history. Through a temporal prism, the acting heroes of the film reflect on the significance, the scope, and the teachings of the time in relation to Perestroika, 30 years later.