Astrakan 79(2024)
Astrakan 79 Synopsis
1979. Flicking through pictures from a Soviet magazine, 15-year-old Martim dreams of building a new society. His radical communist parents send him to study at Astrakan for one year. In her new film, Catarina Mourão captures with tremendous precision the moment a middle-aged man passes his story on to his son, thus shedding the taboo of his ineffable experience.
Astrakan 79 (2024) is a documentary film directed by Catarina Mourão, released on September 20, 2024 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars Martim Santa Rita, Masari, Mateus M Santa Rita and Lourenço Alarcão.
- Director:
- Catarina Mourão
- Writers:
- Catarina Mourão
- Producers:
- Tiago Hespanha, Luísa Homem, Catarina Mourão
- Cinematographer:
- Paulo Menezes
- Production:
- Terratreme Filmes, Laranja Azul
- Status:
- Released
Astrakan 79 (2024) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Astrakan 79 before you stream it.
Astrakan 79 Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Martim Santa Rita
Martim Santa Rita
as Self
- Masari
Masari
as Self
- Mateus M Santa Rita
Mateus M Santa Rita
as Martim
- Lourenço Alarcão
Lourenço Alarcão
as Narrator (voice)
Catarina Mourão
as Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Catarina Mourão, written by Catarina Mourão, produced by Tiago Hespanha, Luísa Homem and Catarina Mourão.
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Astrakan 79 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Astrakan 79 online?
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Astrakan 79 (2024) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Astrakan 79?
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The main cast of Astrakan 79 (2024) includes Martim Santa Rita, Masari, Mateus M Santa Rita, Lourenço Alarcão and Catarina Mourão. The film was directed by Catarina Mourão. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Astrakan 79 released?
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Astrakan 79 was released on September 20, 2024 and runs for 1h 4m.
Is there a trailer for Astrakan 79?
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