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From the East

7.019931h 55mMovieDocumentary

In this incisive dispatch from the newly collapsed Soviet empire, bullet holes from WWII still pockmark the old stone buildings. Akerman journeys from East Germany to Moscow between the late summer and winter of 1993 ('while there’s still…

DirectorChantal Akerman
WriterChantal Akerman
ProducersMarilyn Watelet·François Le Bayon

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Chantal Akerman

NC
Natalia Chakhovskaia
Self

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From the East — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams From the East?

From the East is streaming on Hoopla in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is From the East on Netflix?

No, From the East is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is From the East on Amazon Prime Video?

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From the East is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.