Born in the USSR: 21 Up
- Episode aired Nov 29, 2005
- 1h 11m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
225
YOUR RATING
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 2 wins & 2 nominations total
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James McAvoy
- Narrator
- (English version)
- (voice)
Storyline
Did you know
- ConnectionsFollowed by Born in the USSR: Born in the USSR: 28 Up (2012)
Featured review
We catch up with the kids from the previous two installments (7 up and 14 up). They are now 21 years old.
Watching 'Born in the USSR: 21 Up' is a life affirming experience. It is moving to listen to the children as they come of age and to see how they deal with their individual hardships in disparate situations and environments across Russia and abroad. Some look towards the future with optimism and hope while others are trepidatious. By our standards in the west, these children have a maturity and dignity that belies their youth. They have a acute understanding of the forces that influence their lives in modern Russia and are able to articulate them confidently. This is a poignant, engrossing and fascinating film, full of pathos. It's impossible to watch without developing a deep admiration for these kids and strong feelings to see them realize their life's aspirations and hopes.
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- gorgac
- Feb 17, 2007
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Gennimenoi stin ESSD - Eton 21
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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- Runtime1 hour 11 minutes
- Color
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