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Revolution: New Art for a New World (2017)
Director: Margy Kinmonth
Cast: Tom Hollander, Matthew Macfadyen, Eleanor Tomlinson, James Fleet
Runtime85 min
RatingPG
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Drawing on the collections of major Russian institutions, contributions from contemporary artists, curators and performers and personal testimony from the descendants of those involved, the film brings the artists of the Russian Avant-Garde to life. It tells the stories of artists like Chagall, Kandinsky and Malevich - pioneers who flourished in response to the challenge of building a new art for a new world, only to be broken by implacable authority after 15 short years and silenced by Stalin's Socialist Realism.
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Fans of insightful documentaries exploring the rich artistic and cultural history of Russia's Avant-Garde movement will appreciate the captivating visuals and compelling stories brought to life in the 2017 film 'Revolution: New Art for a New World' directed by Margy Kinmonth.
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Revolution: New Art for a New World is a feature documentary written and directed by Margy Kinmonth and produced by Foxtrot Films Ltd and Arts Alliance, starring Matthew Macfadyen, Tom Hollander, Eleanor Tomlinson, James Fleet and Daisy Bevan. The film documents the famous Russian Avant-garde artists that flourished after the October Revolution, only to be later suppressed by Joseph Stalin's regime. The documentary was filmed on location in London, Saint Petersburg and Moscow, with access to The Tretyakov Gallery, The Russian Museum, The Hermitage Museum and in co-operation with The Royal Academy of Arts, London.
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