The Event
General Information
- Original Title
- Sobytie
- Author/Creator
- Loznitsa, Sergei, director.
- Language
- Russian.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- The Netherlands ; Belgium : Atoms & Void, 2015.
- Physical Description
- HDD (74 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00005872
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- 'The Event' is focused on the 1991 military coup in the Soviet Union, it's made entirely of footage shot by the cameramen of the Leningrad documentary film studio. Most of this material remained stored in the studio archive and was unknown to the public until the moment Sergei Loznitsa zoomed in on the event, which, until now, stirs controversy. The remarkable footage witnesses the seismic history from the street, thrusting the viewer into the middle of the crowd and demonstrating confusion in action. The situation is one of constant change, even as the Soviet coup leaders try in vain to establish normalcy. Loznitsa’s editing and carefully constructed soundtrack depict both the chaos and the raw power of mass demonstration. What really happened in Russia in August 1991? Who are these people looking at the camera, victors or victims?
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Title Translation
- The Event
- Library Special Collection
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 4148 (HU_OSA_00005872.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |