Klucis. The Deconstruction of an Artist (2008)

Latvian artist Gustavs Klucis embraced the technological revolution of the early 20th century and applied it to his art, becoming a classic of Russian constructivism. He created photo-montage and Lenin’s public image, and became the most important Soviet artist. Killed by Stalin’s regime, his artistic career poses many unanswered questions. This documentary reveals many secrets and intimate moments of his dramatic personality – the unequal duel between the Artist and the Power.

Released

2008-05-06

Genres

Documentary, History

Runtime

89 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Pēteris Krilovs

TMDB rating

4.5/10 from 1 votes