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The Klassiki Podcast

Klassiki
Soviet Cinema
Russian Documentaries
Ukraine
Sergei Parajanov
Ivan the Terrible Part 1
Chernaya's Mother
Caucasus
Chechnya
Larisa Shepitko
Second World War
Moscow
Underground Culture
Navalny
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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Welcome back! It’s season five of the Klassiki podcast. We’ve got ten more great episodes lined up for you, featuring some exciting interviews, historical deep dives, and a Halloween special later this month. In the meantime, get in touch with us at ... more

We’ve reached the end season four! Thank you as always for listening along. We’ll be back in the autumn, so look out for that and make sure you’re subscribed in your podcast app of choice so you don’t miss out.

In the meantime, we want to hear from ... more

For this episode, we’re dipping back in to the archive of writing on the Klassiki Journal for a profile of the great Estonian actor Jüri Järvet – a cult hero of Soviet and Baltic film who overcame family trauma as a young man before bursting onto the... more

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This week, we’re launching the latest edition of Klassiki Picks, our series of watchlists curated by our friends in the world of cinema and eastern Europe. In this hot seat this time around is prolific British artist and filmmaker Ben Rivers, whose l... more

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Heleen Gerritsen
Outgoing Director of the goEast Film Festival
goEast Film Festival
Episode: Eastern European film past, present, and future
Masha Chernaya
Filmmaker and director of the documentary 'The Shards'
Episode: The Shards: Russia on the edge
Josh Polanski
A critic who specializes in cinema from the Baltic states.
Episode: Jonas Mekas: a Lithuanian abroad
Mara Tamkovich
Belarusian filmmaker known for her film 'Under the Grey Sky' which explores the plight of journalists in Belarus
Episode: Under the Grey Sky: inside the crisis in Belarus
Rachel Pronger
Writer and curator, co-founder of Invisible Women film collective
Invisible Women
Episode: Ester Krumbachová: the ghost of the Czech New Wave
Ian Christie
Film scholar and expert on Powell and Pressburger
Episode: Pressburger: the Hungarian heart of British film
Shoghakat Vardanyan
Filmmaker and Director of '1489'
Episode: Shooting through tragedy: Shoghakat Vardanyan on 1489
Carmen Gray
Critic and programmer specializing in Eastern European and Caucasus cinema
Episode: One hundred years of Sergei Parajanov
Joan Neuberger
Professor emerita at the University of Texas, author of This Thing of Darkness: Eisenstein's Ivan the Terrible in Stalin's Russia
Episode: Eisenstein and Ivan the Terrible today

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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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Ester Krumbachová: the ghost of the Czech New Wave
Q: What can Ester Krumbachová teach us as contemporary viewers?
She offers a sense of joy in creativity and a modern perspective on relationships, underscoring the relevance of her work in today’s context.
Ester Krumbachová: the ghost of the Czech New Wave
Q: Who was Ester Krumbachová?
Ester Krumbachová was a pivotal figure in the Czech New Wave, working as a designer and director, and known for her artistic versatility and contributions to feminist film.
In the studio with animation legends the Quay Brothers
Q: What atmosphere did you find in Poland during your visits in the 70s?
We were galvanised by the quality of architecture and life in Poland, where artists were really prized and taken care of.
In the studio with animation legends the Quay Brothers
Q: What is it about Schulz, a writer I love, obviously a writer that you love? Why is Schulz so good for you and for what you do?
Schulz offers a metaphysical quality to the everyday, infusing life into matter, which speaks directly to our artistic sensibilities as animators.
Shooting through tragedy: Shoghakat Vardanyan on 1489
Q: At what point did it occur to you that there might be a kind of rounded feature film?
Shoghakat felt the significance of her documentation early on but realized the potential for a film much later, especially after editing her rough cut.

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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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