Love Letters from a Children's Prison
General Information
- Author/Creator
- Kinsella, David, director.
- Language
- Russian.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- Norway, 2005.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (54 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00005012
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- The film features a love story across the high walls of a children’s prison in Russia. Vadim was convicted of murder and sentenced to prison for four years. His girlfriend Ira kept regular correspondence with him, worrying about negative peer influence in the prison and hoping to prepare him for life outside. Despite the strong romantic bond, the couple had to face the harsh reality of verbal and physical abuse, the lack of resources and the depressing air of self-hatred in the prison. Vadim was released one year early, but the transition was by no means easy even with Ira by his side. Vadim’s story is just one out of many in Russia, where juvenile delinquency is prevalent among teenagers living on the society's margin while the state rehabilitation system is in need of reform.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Note
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
- Library Special Collection
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | FL Record 3377 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 3377 (HU_OSA_00005012.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |