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Russia’s Open Book: Writing in the Age of Putin

Synopsis
This documentary, narrated by Stephen Fry, tells the story of America and Europe’s love of Russian literature and introduces audiences to a new generation of Russian writers. With readings by host Stephen Fry, this program features writers such as Dmitry Bykov, Mariam Petrosyan, Zakhar Prilepin, Anna Starobinets, Vladimir Sorokin and Lyudmila Ulitskaya.
Language
English
Country
United States
Year of release
2014
Subjects
Literature
Keywords
novelists; Russian literature

Online availability

URI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRPDM7OTMrI
Price
free
Delivery
Streamed

Credits

Director
Paul Mitchell
Contributor
Juliet Stevenson; Stephen Fry

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 1 NTSC
Price
$19.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
60 minutes
Year
2016

Production Company

Name

Intelligent Television

Email
info@intelligenttv.com
Web
http://intelligenttelevision.com External site opens in new window
Address
225 Duke Ellington Blvd
New York
NY 10025
USA

Distributor

Name

Intelligent Channel

Web
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUFbtKvB4ZhEzrSink8Hvg External site opens in new window
Notes
YouTube distribution channel for programmes produced by Intelligent Television in New York City. Content includes new documentary films, innovative lectures, and archival footage from universities, museums, & libraries.
Name

PBS Shop

Web
http://www.shoppbs.org External site opens in new window

Record Stats

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