Allein in vier Wänden

Nov 26 2009 N/A 1h 25m
Documentary

In rural Russia, children convicted of theft, murder and rape are sent to a home for delinquents. Without the outside world's pressures, they're finally allowed to act as children, but for some of them, this new life proves to be a challenge. This documentary tells the stories of several of these adolescents, who must endure separation from their families and who, upon release, are unlikely to be forgiven for their crimes.

Plot

In post-Soviet Russia, troubled underage boys caught at various offenses (from stealing to multiple murder) are committed for a few years to closed state reform schools. There, they live in a military type of regime, starting the day with open air exercises, making beds to absurdly meticulous rules etcetera. Ironically, many come from such poor and/or abusive, often broken families that a structured life with three square meals, a warm dorm and regular classes feels like a better deal, some actually dread returning home.

Written by

Alexandra Westmeier

Directed by

Alexandra Westmeier

Cast

N/A

Production Countries

Germany

Production Companies

MDR, ARTE, Linger On Filmproduction

Languages

Awards

5 wins & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
299
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA