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Programme of
Documentaries
18-28 September 2008
London
This year, two Russian documentary filmmakers took the Cannes Film Festival by storm. Sergei Dvotsevoy and Valeria Gai Germanika received prizes for their debut feature length films. The 1st Russian film festival proved its ability to spot vibrant new talent when it screened Gai Germanika’s documentaries ‘Boys’ and ‘Girls’ in 2007, prior to her European success. The Russian film festival 2008 will continue to uphold its high standards by showing the best documentaries made in the last two years. The special documentary programme will include both feature length and short films of famous and emerging Russian filmmakers.
‘Documentary film-making has always played a key role in Russian cinematic history, beginning with the ground-breaking films of Vertov, who captured ‘life caught unawares’, to Peleshyan’s poetic creations, and not forgetting the recent success of Sergei Dvortsevoy. We hope that our selection reflects the rich history of Russian documentary filmmaking and demonstrates the continuing development of this art.’ – Alissa Timoshkina, Film Festival Coordinator
Documentary Fiction vs. Fictional Documentary
Russia, 2007, 89 minAs part of the programme of documentaries, a round table conference between top Russian and British documentary filmmakers will be held. The conference will promote discussion on the contemporary borders between documentary and feature film.
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Rock Monologue
Russia, 2007, 69 minDir. Vladimir Kozlov
A documentary about the legendary musician Yuri Morozov, who created a subversive, rebellious new style of Eastern rock during the Brezhnev era. The film features previously unseen KG footage, as well as homemade videos of underground rock concerts. It was made under the creative patronage of Otar Iosseliani. Presented by director Vladimir Kozlov.
