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Revolution: New Art for a New World (2017)

"The Russian Avant-Garde, a century on"

7.520171h 25mEN
Documentary

Directed by Margy Kinmonth

Rating

7.5/10

Runtime

1h 25m

Language

EN

Release

March 8, 2017

Director

Margy Kinmonth

Official Trailer

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Overview

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, Kand...

Cast

Tom Hollander

Tom Hollander

Kazimir Malevich (voice)

Matthew Macfadyen

Matthew Macfadyen

Vladimir Lenin (voice)

Eleanor Tomlinson

Eleanor Tomlinson

Lyubov Popova (voice)

James Fleet

James Fleet

Wassily Kandinsky (voice)

Daisy Bevan

Daisy Bevan

Varvara Stepanova (voice)

Sean Cronin

Sean Cronin

Sergeant Berman

Alex Enmarch

Alex Enmarch

Nikolay Punin

Ernest Gromov

Ernest Gromov

Officer Vorontsov

Tom Rose

Tom Rose

Gustav Klutsis - Prisoner

Andrei Konchalovsky

Andrei Konchalovsky

Self

Mikhail Piotrovsky

Mikhail Piotrovsky

Self

Zelfira Tregulova

Zelfira Tregulova

Self

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Revolution: New Art for a New World (2017), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Revolution: New Art for a New World. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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