Where We Disappear

I'd read and discussed quite a bit about the Gulag in college history classes, but this movie made those experiences come alive in a way that reading about couldn't. A tough movie to watch, but one I thought about for a long time afterward.

First of all the sand painting in the opening is super, please don't miss it. The story of women in a Soviet Gulag. The balance of power shifts back and forth. Who is the leader and why ? The misery of the gulag is tremendous, the abuse is constant. The ending could very easily be interpreted in several ways and your interpretation will tell much about yourself. I enjoyed it, I had some doubts but it was a fast enough pace that the misery portrayed didn't overwhelm me

This film is pure art! Engaging, deep, emotional. beautiful shot, with wonderful tone in the images. Watch it

I wasn't expecting such an underrated work. But I do not recommend to the typical viewer. This is more for those who like the classics.

The dialog was poetic and unrealistic, yet it was what it needed to be. The camera shots were nice but not remarkable, still they were able to convey the feeling of the environment.

The story is tragic, and the representation was powerful. I loved the way that broken people gripped to live, even knowing that there was nothing to live for.

I didn't like the ending because it felt unnecessary. But it might have been used, a suggestion that everyone that have been there have suffered the same.

I stumbled across this film while searching for something short to watch - 1 hour 13 mins is just right for my bath & iPad session!

I've never done a review - had to reset my password a few times to get back into IMDB & I'm not a crazy film buff so beware this is basic.

The graphics at the beginning were absolutely mesmerising, they told a story before it began. And it had me gripped all the way through - it's a bit of a burner and made my head swim a few times with questions, personally I like that in a film.

Very few actors, but a lot going on, and in the whole the characters were believable. Sad story, this film won't make you smile but it will make you think, there are layers if you want to see them.

Have to say the ending did twist my melon a bit, I guess it's interpretation.

Totally recommend, just watch it.