Overview of articles
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The Revue
Black & white film based on unique material from old Soviet newsreels from the 1950s and 1960s revive the time of Soviet propaganda.Published on: -
Melody for a Street Organ
Two little kids – a brother and a sister – leave their orphanage and embark on a journey in search of their long-lost father. A…Published on: -
Letter to America
A couple of post-Soviet slackers want to record a video message for their friends who have moved to the United States. Muratova’s view of different…Published on: -
Three Stories
Three stories, three murders, three murderers: a man, a woman and a child. Each of these novellas is an exquisite mix of horror and black…Published on: -
The Tuner
A young crook and his capricious girlfriend plan to swindle two elderly ladies. But at first they need to gain their confidence and establish a…Published on: -
Nuclear Waste
A couple live and work in Chernobyl. Every day has a fixed ritual that is simultaneously sad and hopeful. Beautifully shot, restrained and touching.Published on: -
The Sentimental Policeman
An ordinary post-Soviet policeman finds a baby in the garden and wants to adopt it; this ‘adventure’ turns his life upside down. After the ‘shock…Published on: -
Dummy
Someone cheats a street artist by paying her with fake bank notes, and this sets a chain of tricks in motion. A very original sketch…Published on: -
Chekhov’s Motifs
Using her favourite ‘two-in-one’ motif, Muratova brings together two pieces by Anton Chekhov – the short story Difficult People and the play Tatyana RPublished on: -
Eternal Homecoming
A woman is paid a surprise visit by her long-forgotten classmate, who needs her advice: should he choose a wife or a lover? An outrageously…Published on: