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Documentary

Sergej In Der Urne

Director / BORIS HARS-TSCHACHOTIN

Forgotten and enigmatic, Sergej Tschachotin (1883-1973) was a charismatic scientist, friend to Pavlov and Einstein, and a dedicated opponent of fascism. The documentary, directed by his great-grandson Boris Hars-Tschachotin, unravels Sergej's complex life through the perspectives of his four sons, spanning from the Russian revolution to the 21st century. The film delves into Sergej's extraordinary personal life, marked by five marriages and eight sons, revealing unexpected twists, including the discovery of his urn during the filming process.

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