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200611 minGdoc-short

Belarusian Trash Cinema

200611 minGdoc-short

Eleven minutes of alternate cinema from directors like Ilja Bozhko and Artem Lobach challenge the conventional narratives of Belarusian film.

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Sergey Kolosovsky

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Eleven minutes of alternate cinema from directors like Ilja Bozhko and Artem Lobach challenge the conventional narratives of Belarusian film.

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Sergey Kolosovskydirector

Sergey Kolosovskywriter

Ilja Bozhkocast

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Ilja Bozhko, Artem Lobach, and Sergey Kolosovsky represent a new wave of filmmakers in Belarus. Their work challenges the conventional narratives of the country's official cinema. Released in 2006, "Belarusian Trash Cinema" runs for 11 minutes and presents an alternative vision filled with vivid imagery and fresh meanings. The documentary captures the emergence of this underground movement, reflecting a shift away from traditional storytelling in Belarusian film.

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