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Film Screening: The Land of Oz
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Join the Harriman Institute and the Russian Film Club for a screening of the 2015 film The Land of Oz, directed by Vasily Sigarev. This event is part of the Russian Cinema Between Protests Film Series, organized by Mark Lipovetsky (Slavic Department) and Daria Ezerova (Harriman Institute). The film has a runtime of 100 minutes and will be presented with English subtitles.
SYNOPSIS: Blending Gogolian satire with absurdist poetics, this “New Year’s comedy” is a witty allegory of life in present-day Russia.
Russian Cinema Between Protests Film Series
Released between two waves of protests, spanning from 2011 to 2019, this selection of independent films offers a critical reflection on life in contemporary Russia, cutting across genres and styles. Join us for the screenings and stay tuned for special events with the filmmakers! All films will be introduced by Mark Lipovetsky (Slavic Department) and Daria Ezerova (Harriman Institute). The films will be screened with English subtitles.
February 12, 2020: THE LAND OF OZ (2015)
7:30pm in 307 Mathematics
Directed by Vasily Sigarev. 100 min.
Blending Gogolian satire with absurdist poetics, this “New Year’s comedy” is a witty allegory of life in present-day Russia.
March 11, 2020: CLOSENESS (2017)
7:30pm in 307 Mathematics
Directed by Kantemir Balagov. 118 min.
A film of arresting beauty, Closeness is the story of a kidnapping in a Jewish community in Nalchik. The film’s premiere at Cannes turned 26-year-old Balagov into an overnight sensation.
April 15, 2020: THE HOPE FACTORY (2014)
7:30pm in 307 Mathematics
Directed by Natalia Meschaninova. 90 min.
A coming-of-age drama focusing on Arctic urban youths trying to escape their native city of Norilsk, as their true grit turns to desperation.