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Soviet Barbara: The Story of Ragnar Kjartansson in Moscow

In 1992, only a week after the fall of the Soviet Union, the American soap opera Santa Barbara became for ordinary Russians a window into the western way of life and immensely popular with the nation. Thirty years later an Icelandic contemporary artist, Ragnar Kjartansson, brings the series to life.

About the film

  • Type
    Documentary
  • International Premiere Date
    April 30, 0023
  • Language
    Icelandic, English, Russian
  • Original Title
    Soviet Barbara: The Story of Ragnar Kjartansson in Moscow
  • International Title
    Soviet Barbara: The Story of Ragnar Kjartansson in Moscow
  • Production Year
    2023
  • Production Countries
    Iceland
  • Icelandic Film Centre Grant
    Yes
  • Production Format
    4K Digital
  • Color
    Yes

Company Credits

Festivals

  • 2023
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