The Asthenic Syndrome
1989, Russian. 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.
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 December 1989
- Original title
- Астенический синдром
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Kira Muratova, Aleksandr Chernykh, Sergei Popov
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The Asthenic Syndrome: quick answers
Is The Asthenic Syndrome worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Asthenic Syndrome?
The Asthenic Syndrome runs 153 minutes (2h 33m).
Does The Asthenic Syndrome have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Asthenic Syndrome on?
The Asthenic Syndrome isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 December 1989. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Asthenic Syndrome?
If you liked The Asthenic Syndrome, try The Safety of Objects, Hounddog, Lucky Them.
Who directed The Asthenic Syndrome?
The Asthenic Syndrome (1989) was directed by Kira Muratova and stars Olga Antonova, Sergei Popov, Natalya Buzko.