Chorni Kvadrat
Brief Synopsis
Exploration of 20th century avant-garde painting in the Soviet Union.
Cast & Crew
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Iossif Pasternak
Director
M Beresovsky
Music
Vladimir Golovnia
Director Of Photography
Alfred Schnitke
Music
Olga Sviblova
Screenwriter
V Tarrassov
Music
Film Details
Also Known As
Black Square, The
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1989
Production Company
Moscow Documentary Film Studios
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Exploration of 20th century avant-garde painting in the Soviet Union.
Director
Iossif Pasternak
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Black Square, The
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1989
Production Company
Moscow Documentary Film Studios
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Film is dedicated to suprematist artist Kasimir Malevich. Directorial debut for orchestra conductor Iossif Pasternak. Film contains archival footage.
Shown at Cannes Film Festival (International Critics Week) May 13, 15, 18, 19 & 21, 1989.
Shown at London Film Festival November 10-26, 1989.
b&w and color
