Letters Not About Love
A five-year correspondence between poets Lyn Hejinian and Arkadii Dragomoshchenko unfolds through reflections on ordinary words like 'home' and 'violence.
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A five-year correspondence between poets Lyn Hejinian and Arkadii Dragomoshchenko unfolds through reflections on ordinary words like 'home' and 'violence.
Synopsis
Lyn Hejinian and Arkadii Dragomoshchenko exchange letters over five years, discussing words like "home," "book," "poverty," and "violence." Their correspondence reveals personal interpretations shaped by their cultural backgrounds. The film includes both new and archival footage from the United States and Russia. It presents a blend of narrative and memoir, illustrating the poets' growing connection and the differences in their perspectives. Directed by Jacki Ochs, "Letters Not About Love" runs for 59 minutes and was released in 1998.
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