The Arts and Glasnost


60m 1988

Brief Synopsis

A documentary examining Soviet culture today. Part one, "Cinema," focuses on Russian film directors speaking openly for the first time about censorship and its effects. Part two, "Artists," illuminates the paradox of visual art in Russia today: freer to express a rapidly changing world, but still

Film Details

Also Known As
Arts and Glasnost
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1988
Production Company
BBC (Main Listing)

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

A documentary examining Soviet culture today. Part one, "Cinema," focuses on Russian film directors speaking openly for the first time about censorship and its effects. Part two, "Artists," illuminates the paradox of visual art in Russia today: freer to express a rapidly changing world, but still under central control.

Film Details

Also Known As
Arts and Glasnost
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1988
Production Company
BBC (Main Listing)

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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