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Cafe «Izotop» (1977)

Cafe «Izotop» poster
Original title
Кафе «Изотоп»
Directed by
Georgy Kalatozishvili
Genre
drama
Country
Soviet Union
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A scientist faces a personal and professional crisis when a dangerous situation arises at a nuclear facility. He must decide whether to follow protocol or take a risk to prevent disaster.

slow-burnthoughtfulmelancholiccontemplativeearnestsuspenseful

What happens

«Кафе „Изотоп“» — советский драматический фильм, снятый в 1976 году режиссёром Георгием Калатозишвили на киностудии «Мосфильм». Экранизация повести писателя Михаила Сергеевича Колесникова «Право выбора». Премьера фильма состоялась 4 ноября 1977 года. Прокат — 9,6 млн зрителей. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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