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Art and the Cold War. Esthetic Resistance

2024-05-15 et 74m
Documentary
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.

Director of Photography

Aivo Rannik

Director of Photography

Elen Lotman

Director of Photography

Jako Krull

Director of Photography

Jaan Kristjan Utno

Editor

Martti Sepp

Editor

Kadri Nikopensius

pop art estonian art

Status

Released

Countries

  • Estonia

Companies

  • Maagiline Masin