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202482 minGdocumentary

Zinema

202482 minGdocumentary

Russian cinema plays a significant role in shaping public perception, promoting themes of war and xenophobia while intertwining culture with political agendas.

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Kornii Hrytsiuk

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Russian cinema plays a significant role in shaping public perception, promoting themes of war and xenophobia while intertwining culture with political agendas.

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Kornii Hrytsiuk

Kornii Hrytsiukdirector

Kornii Hrytsiuk

Kornii Hrytsiukwriter

Yevgeniya Kriegsheimwriter

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Kornii presents a critical view of Russian cinema's role in shaping public perception. Using footage from popular Russian films and series, the film incorporates news segments, political talk shows, and street interviews. It reveals how contemporary Russian feature films promote themes of war, xenophobia, and chauvinism. The narrative extends beyond Ukraine, addressing attitudes towards various groups, including Georgians, Tajiks, Americans, and Jews. The film argues that culture in Russia remains deeply intertwined with political agendas.

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