Klucis. The Deconstruction of an Artist
Latvian artist Gustavs Klucis embraced the technological revolution of the early 20th century and applied it to his art, becoming a classic of Russian constructivism. He created photo-montage and Lenin’s public image, and became the most important Soviet artist. Killed by Stalin’s regime, his artistic career poses many unanswered questions. This documentary reveals many secrets and intimate moments of his dramatic personality – the unequal duel between the Artist and the Power.
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Klucis. The Deconstruction of an Artist
Latvian artist Gustavs Klucis embraced the technological revolution of the early 20th century and applied it to his art, becoming a classic of Russian constructivism. He created photo-montage and Lenin’s public image, and became the most important Soviet artist. Killed by Stalin’s regime, his artistic career poses many unanswered questions. This documentary reveals many secrets and intimate moments of his dramatic personality – the unequal duel between the Artist and the Power.
Orignal Title
Klucis - Nepareizais latvietis
Orignal Language
lv
Duration
1 hr 29 min
Genre
Documentary, History
Status
Released
Release Data
2008-05-06
Produced By
EPT, DD Studio, Vivement lundi !, VFS Films