Film
Art and the Cold War. Esthetic Resistance
2024 · 1h 14m · Documentary
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Overview
A story about the relationship between independent Soviet art and the West. It recalls a time when art was larger and more important than life itself. On one side, there are independent Soviet artists who lack not only the output but also the finances to complete their works. On the other side, there is the tempting West whose ambassadors (in the literal sense) take active interest in the Soviet underground art market. Selling one’s works to the West is a tricky business since the almighty KGB stands between the two mutually interested parties. Nevertheless, an incredible quantity of mainly Estonian and Moscovian visual art is sold and taken across the border. This is facilitated mainly by Western diplomats, behind whose coordinated actions stands none other than the CIA.
Crew
- Sandra JõgevaWriter · Director
- Anu VeermäeProducer
- Kristiina DavidjantsProducer
- Jako KrullDirector of Photography
- Elen LotmanDirector of Photography
- Aivo RannikDirector of Photography
- Jaan Kristjan UtnoDirector of Photography
- Martti SeppEditor
- Kadri NikopensiusEditor
Details
- Release date
- May 15, 2024
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Estonian
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Genres
- Documentary
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