From the East (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1993, From the East is a documentary film directed by Chantal Akerman, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Chantal Akerman has toured Eastern Europe through Russia, Poland, Ukraine filming everything that moved her : faces, streets, cars, buses, stations, landscapes, interiors, queues, doors, windows, meals. Women and men, young and old passing or stopping, seated or standing. Days and nights, rain, snow and wind, winter and spring.
Who’s in it. From the East stars Natalia Chakhovskaia as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, From the East has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch From the East page.
If you liked it. Fans of From the East tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch From the East (1993)?
- In US, From the East is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is From the East worth watching?
- From the East holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in From the East?
- From the East stars Natalia Chakhovskaia.
- When was From the East released?
- From the East was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.