My Perestroika

"My Perestroika" (2010) is an intimate and powerful documentary film that delves into the lives of five former Soviet classmates who witnessed the collapse of the USSR firsthand. As they reflect on their childhoods behind the Iron Curtain, the film reveals how they have adjusted to Russia's post-Soviet reality in contemporary Moscow. Through personal stories, archival footage, and music, "My Perestroika" humanizes Russian history and explores themes of conformity, rebellion, and the impact of significant societal changes on ordinary Russians.