Metallurgists
Mariupol features one of the richest collections of monumental mosaics from the Soviet era in Ukraine, prompting local reflections on their artistic value.
Synopsis
Mariupol features one of the richest collections of monumental mosaics from the Soviet era in Ukraine, prompting local reflections on their artistic value.
Synopsis
Mariupol, a city known for its extensive collection of Soviet-era monumental mosaics, serves as the backdrop for this 14-minute documentary. Local residents reflect on the mosaics that adorn their buildings and factories, questioning whether they see these artworks as mere decorations or as representations of their own lives. The film prompts comparisons between the citizens of today and the "typical" figures depicted in the mosaics, revealing a dialogue about identity and artistic value in a changing society.
What are people saying?
Play More Like This
Explore Metallurgists
Browse more like this
Browse more by Yevhen Nikiforov
View all films →
Related Films
Is this your film?
If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.
Comments