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The Russian woodpecker

Call Number

  • DVD 363.1799 R9695 (CEN, WSQ)

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Languages

In Russian and English, with optional English, Spanish or German subtitles; closed-captioned.

Performers

Featuring Fedor Alexandrovich.

Publication Information

New York, NY : Kino Lorber, [2016]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (81 minutes) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

The Russian Woodpecker is an investigation into whether the Chernobyl nuclear meltdown was an inside job. Director Chad Gracia follows the unforgettably eccentric artist Fedor Alexandrovich, who reveals to the world an enormous secret Soviet weapon that stands in the shadow of Chernobyl, which Kremlinologists in the 1980s thought might be a giant mind-control device. But what Fedor discovers is much more sinister. Secret police start appearing and one of the crew members is shot by a sniper, as revolution, paranoia and terror engulf the crew. This Sundance Grand Jury winner pushes the boundaries of the documentary form while telling a crucial story about the deadly dance between Ukraine and Russia.

Notes

Title from container.

Originally produced as a documentary in 2015.

Bonus features: Climbing the Duga ; deleted scenes ; Dreams of Fedor ; Epilogue ; More Duga secrets ; trailer.

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