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202184 minGdocumentary

Ivan's Land

202184 minGdocumentary

One self-taught artist in Ukraine creates naive and honest art from his countryside home.

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Andrii Lysetskyi

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One self-taught artist in Ukraine creates naive and honest art from his countryside home.

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Andrii Lysetskyidirector

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Ivan Prykhodko paints in his rural Ukrainian home, surrounded by the countryside. He is a self-taught folk artist, known for his naive and honest style. His work reflects the traditions and culture of Ukraine. The film captures his creative process and the simplicity of his life. It presents a portrait of an artist dedicated to preserving his craft in a changing world. Ivan's Land runs for 84 minutes and was released in 2021.

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