United Kingdom 2025, 104 min, English and Russian, Hebrew & English subtitles
Fresh out of college, Augie Fabela met Dr. Dmitry Zimin, a former top Soviet scientist, during a tour of a recovering post-USSR Russia. In an unlikely business partnership that transcended Cold War mistrust, they launched a groundbreaking telecom start-up, reaping immense profits. Yet, this story is not about money but people: two fascinating individuals who offer a window into a pivotal chapter in world history, and whose turbulent life trajectories and refreshing perspectives defy expectations. Through their encounters, as they reminisce about American dreams and nightmares from the East, a sobering, personal, and moving epilogue unfolds, with a friendship that spanned three decades at its center.
Previous Festivals: Selected for Thessaloniki 2025
