History fan, cinephile, and former Moscow resident Ally Pitts from the UK explores the delights of Russian & Soviet cinema one film at a time! In the process, expert guests share their insights into topics ranging from the Golden Age of Hollywood to Eastern European cuisine. Occasionally, Ally also tackles non-Russian attempts to bring Russian literature or history to the Silver Screen.
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History fan, cinephile, and former Moscow resident Ally Pitts from the UK explores the delights of Russian & Soviet cinema one film at a time! In the process, expert guests share their insights into topics ranging from the Golden Age of Hollywood to Eastern European cuisine. Occasionally, Ally also tackles non-Russian attempts to bring Russian literature or history to the Silver Screen.
Alexandra Exter, Aelita, and Modernist Art in Ukraine 1900-1930
A Russian & Soviet Movie Podcast with Ally Pitts
7 minutes 44 seconds
1 year ago
Alexandra Exter, Aelita, and Modernist Art in Ukraine 1900-1930
Host Ally Pitts shares news about two exhibitions running in 2024 that feature the work of artist Alexandra Exter. He also discusses a previous film covered on the podcast, Aelita, which she worked on as a costume designer and set decorator.
The Royal Academy of Art's exhibition is In the Eye of the Storm: Modernism in Ukraine from 1900 to the 1930s. That's in London and runs until 13th October 2024
The Ukrainian Museum's exhibition is Alexandra Exter: The Stage is a World. That's in New York City and is running from 27th September 2024 until 19 January 2025
Links mentioned in the episode:https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/eye-of-the-storm
https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/article/start-here-modernism-in-ukraine
Art by previous guest Sarah Roberts:https://sarahkathleenroberts.com/
https://slaviclitpod.com/aelita-1924-by-protazanov/
https://www.theukrainianmuseum.org/alexandra-exter-the-stage-is-a-world/
https://klassiki.online/yuliya-solntseva-hidden-history-soviet-queen-of-film/
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A Russian & Soviet Movie Podcast with Ally Pitts
History fan, cinephile, and former Moscow resident Ally Pitts from the UK explores the delights of Russian & Soviet cinema one film at a time! In the process, expert guests share their insights into topics ranging from the Golden Age of Hollywood to Eastern European cuisine. Occasionally, Ally also tackles non-Russian attempts to bring Russian literature or history to the Silver Screen.
