The Asthenic Syndrome(1989)

movie - first aired/released 1989-12-01 - 153 min - audience 5.7

Drama

Directed by Kira Muratova

In the old days it was called hypochrondria, or black melancholia. Now, apparently, it's termed the Asthenic Syndrome. Whatever it is, Nikolai, a teacher of epicly indifferent pupils, has got it, and it's not much fun.