A visually striking 16mm journey through Kazakhstan's abandoned Soviet-era industrial sites, revealing the lingering impact of resource exploitation on the nation's past and its political landscape today.
OFFICIAL SELECTION: Visions du Réel/ MoMA Documentary Fortnight/ Sheffield Doc Fest/ Edinburgh International Film Festival/ UKDharamshala International Film Festival/ Athens Film & Video Festival/ Astra Film Festival
On a Clear Day You Can See the Revolution From Here - Soviet industrial shadows linger in Kazakhstan's landscapes
This bold documentary takes viewers on a visually striking journey across Kazakhstan, revealing the remnants of Soviet-era industrial infrastructures.
Shot on 16mm, the documentary explores abandoned mines, electrical grids, and nuclear sites, uncovering the deep impact of resource extraction on Kazakhstan's past and present.
It draws a powerful connection between the exploitation of the nation's mineral wealth during Soviet times and how these resources continue to shape political agendas in the post-independence era.