#TheDaysoftheEclipse can be read as a palimpsest of the Soviet federation's history: not quite understanding different ethnic groups w/completely different culture & religion under one large umbrella. And its past still haunts even in the remote valley in the desert. Most beautiful scenes are the ones w/celestial cherubic blonde kid appearing at his doorstep. He tells how handsome Dmitri is, but sees time passing in his face. Perestroika’s good looking and all, but is it going to last? #sokurov