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202283 min12documentary

6.2/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Searching for Cherkaski

202283 min12documentary

6.2/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Rafael Cherkaski, an artist known for his collaboration with Sdorvia Desko and the cult film Sorgoï Prakov, is featured through interviews and archival footage.

“The man behind the cannibal”

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Rafael Cherkaski, an artist known for his collaboration with Sdorvia Desko and the cult film Sorgoï Prakov, is featured through interviews and archival footage.

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Rafael Cherkaski, an artist known for his work as a painter, graffiti artist, singer, actor, and director, is the central figure in Searching for Cherkaski. The 2022 documentary features interviews and archival footage that detail his contributions to the art world and his involvement with the group Sdorvia Desko. Cherkaski's cult film Sorgoï Prakov is a key focus, reflecting his creative vision and the challenges he faced throughout his career.

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