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The Klassiki Podcast

Klassiki
Soviet Cinema
Russian Documentaries
Ukraine
Sergei Parajanov
Ivan the Terrible Part 1
Chernaya's Mother
Chechnya
Caucasus
Second World War
Larisa Shepitko
Navalny
Underground Culture
Moscow
Sergei Eisenstein
Ukrainian Folklore
National Identity
Emeric Pressburger
Independent Filmmaking
Czech New Wave
Aleksandr Sokurov

Delve into the wide world of Eastern European film with the Klassiki Podcast. Featuring interviews, roundtable discussions, recorded essays, and more, we take you beyond the headlines to explore the past, present, and future of this fascinating region. Sign up to Klassiki today to gain access to our ever-evolving library of classic and contemporary titles, as well as filmmaker interviews, video es... more

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For this episode, we’re dipping back in to the archive of writing on the Klassiki Journal for a profile of the great Romanian director Lucian Pintilie, whose provocative, modernist work bridges the gap between communist-era filmmaking and the New Wav... more

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Central Asia remains a great blindspot for many Western cinephiles – so we were thrilled to hear about an upcoming season in New York, hosted by the Asia Society in partnership with Anthology Film Archives. Eastern Notions is a celebration of the gre... more

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14 years after her previous feature, Julia Loktev is back with a monumental new documentary project. My Undesirable Friends is her collective portrait of some of the last independent journalists working in Russia in the run-up to, and aftermath of, t... more

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This week, we’re reopening the Klassiki Kino Club, our watch-along exploration of Klassiki’s ever-expanding catalogue. In the hot seat this time around is Ally Pitts, host of the long-running Russian and Soviet Movies Podcast and confirmed Eastern Eu... more

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Julia Loktev
Soviet-born American director known for her documentaries and dramas.
Independent filmmaker
Episode: Julia Loktev on My Undesirable Friends: Part One – Last Air in Moscow
Ally Pitts
Host of the Russian and Soviet Movies Podcast and Eastern European film aficionado
Episode: The Klassiki Kino Club: The Return of the Projectionist
Miriam Balanescu
Film writer and critic with a special interest in horror
Episode: Horror behind the Iron Curtain
Teona Strugar Mitevska
Director known for her film 'Mother', exploring the figure of Mother Teresa
Episode: Mother Teresa and Persian poetry at the London Film Festival
Shahram Mokri
Acclaimed Iranian director of 'Black Rabbit, White Rabbit'
Episode: Mother Teresa and Persian poetry at the London Film Festival
Marat Grinberg
Professor of Russian and Humanities at Reed College, expert in Soviet culture
Reed College
Episode: The Strugatsky Brothers on screen
Victoria Donovan
Professor of Ukrainian and East European Studies at the University of St Andrews, author of 'Life in Spite of Everything, Tales from the Ukrainian East.'
University of St Andrews
Episode: Cinema of the Donbas
Ben Rivers
A prolific British artist and filmmaker, known for his films exploring the post-apocalyptic genre.
Episode: Film at the end of the world, with Ben Rivers
Boris Nelepo
Programmer and critic from Moscow, co-head of programming at the Doc Lisboa International Film Festival.
Doc Lisboa International Film Festival
Episode: One hundred years of Marlen Khutsiev

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Sam Goff
Host of a podcast that engages with Eastern European cinema, providing insights through interviews and discussions about filmmakers and film history.

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The Klassiki Kino Club: Andrzej Munk’s Eroica
Q: Do you see any warmth or regard for the characters in Munk's film?
I see it more as a commentary on socialist ideology that critiques the constructed myths of heroism.
The Klassiki Kino Club: Andrzej Munk’s Eroica
Q: What are your first reactions to Eroica?
The film seemed bizarre at first, especially the main character who is unheroic and self-serving.
The Klassiki Kino Club: Andrzej Munk’s Eroica
Q: Can you tell people why you chose this film and briefly introduce it?
I was a bit unsure about Polish cinema, but I sensed that the 1950s were interesting due to a shift in perspective post-World War II.
Mother Teresa and Persian poetry at the London Film Festival
Q: What challenges do Iranian filmmakers face when working in Tajikistan?
Shahram explains the complexities of filmmaking under censorship in both countries and the need for collaboration to overcome these obstacles.
Mother Teresa and Persian poetry at the London Film Festival
Q: What drew you to depict Mother Teresa in a fictional film?
Teona expresses her interest in portraying historical female figures accurately, highlighting the importance of their complexity and relatability.

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This podcast offers a deep exploration of Eastern European cinema, with a particular focus on its historical, cultural, and political dimensions. Through interviews with filmmakers, critics, and scholars, as well as discussions about significant films and directors, listeners gain rich insights into the evolution of cinema in this region. Noteworthy topics include the impact of geopolitical events on film narratives, the role of female filmmakers, and the process of film curation, providing a comprehensive understanding of both classic and contemporary works. The content is unique in its dedication to underrepresented voices and historical context, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the complexities of Eastern European f... more

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7. Victoria Donovan
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