Icelandic Film Centre
Íslenska

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.

Crew

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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