₴1.7 million in funding from the State Film Agency of Ukraine supported the production of this documentary about 1970s Ukrainian pop music.
“The early 70s is a golden epoch of our popular music. Groundbreaking sound. Futuristic suits.”
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₴1.7 million in funding from the State Film Agency of Ukraine supported the production of this documentary about 1970s Ukrainian pop music.
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Synopsis
Vitaliy Bardetsky, a Ukrainian music journalist and concert promoter, narrates the rise of pop music in the Ukrainian SSR during the 1970s. Mustache Funk features stories from bands like Smerichka, Svityaz, and Kobza, all of which emerged under Soviet policies that promoted Vocal and Instrumental ensembles. The film uses archival footage to document the era viewed as a golden age of Ukrainian pop. Premiering at the Kyiv International Film Festival in late 2020, it was released in Ukrainian cinemas on June 24, 2021.
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Why Watch
- See the rise of Ukrainian pop music in the 1970s.
- Meet influential bands like Smerichka and Svityaz.
- Find out why mustaches were a trend among musicians.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the 49th Kyiv International Film Festival in late 2020.
- Mustache Funk received ₴1.7 million from the State Film Agency of Ukraine.
- The film was shot in 2019 but released on June 24, 2021, due to COVID-19 delays.
- ITC.ua rated the film 4 out of 5 stars for its portrayal of Ukrainian music.
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Who directed the documentary Mustache Funk?
Mustache Funk was directed by Oleksandr Kovsh.
When was Mustache Funk released in Ukrainian cinemas?
Mustache Funk was released in Ukrainian cinemas on June 24, 2021.
What was the budget support received for Mustache Funk?
Mustache Funk received ₴1.7 million of support from the State Film Agency of Ukraine and the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine.
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