Aleksandr Medvedkin, a Soviet filmmaker, reflects on his career and the relationship between cinema and politics, including his film "Happiness."
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Aleksandr Medvedkin, a Soviet filmmaker, reflects on his career and the relationship between cinema and politics, including his film "Happiness."
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Aleksandr Medvedkin, a Soviet filmmaker, reflects on his life and work in Chris Marker's documentary. The film features Medvedkin's notable film "Happiness," which captures the struggles of the Russian people during the early 20th century. Through a mix of archival footage and interviews with various guests, including Antonina Pirojkova, the documentary details Medvedkin's experiences in the Soviet film industry. It also addresses the relationship between cinema and the political climate of the time.
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Why Watch
- Meet Aleksandr Medvedkin, a key Soviet filmmaker.
- See rare archive footage of Soviet cinema.
- Find out about the avant-garde film movement.
Did You Know
- The film was directed by Chris Marker and released in 1993.
- Aleksandr Medvedkin appears in the film through archive footage.
- The documentary features a cast of 15 guests, including Léonor Graser and Yuli Raizman.
- The film has a total duration of 121 minutes.
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Chris Marker directed The Last Bolshevik.
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The Last Bolshevik was released in 1993.
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The Last Bolshevik features Russian, German, French, and English.
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