The Asthenic Syndrome

The Asthenic Syndrome

153 mins | Drama | Dec. 1, 1989

In the old days it was called hypochrondria, or black melancholia. Now, apparently, it's termed the Asthenic Syndrome. Whatever it is, Nikolai, a teacher of epicly indifferent pupils, has got it, and it's not much fun.

The Asthenic Syndrome

153 mins | Drama | Dec. 1, 1989

The Asthenic Syndrome
In the old days it was called hypochrondria, or black melancholia. Now, apparently, it's termed the Asthenic Syndrome. Whatever it is, Nikolai, a teacher of epicly indifferent pupils, has got it, and it's not much fun.
IMDb rating 6.5
Producers Odessa Film Studio
Original title Астенический синдром
Directors Kira Muratova
Writers Sergei Popov, Kira Muratova, Aleksandr Chernykh

Cast

Olga Antonova

as Natasha

Sergei Popov

as Nikolai

Halyna Zakhurdayeva

as Masha (Blonde)

Natalya Buzko

as Masha (Brunette)

Oleksandra Svenska

as Teacher

Pavlo Polishchuk

as Iunikov

Natalya Ralleva

as Mother

Halyna Kasperovych

as Nikolai's Wife

Viktor Aristov

as School Principal

Mykola Semenov

as Head Doctor

Nadya Popova

as Woman on Train