I believe I was among the first few Americans invited into the former Soviet Russia to examine the possibility of a true motion picture coproduction with the USA. I found the Russians to be honest, straight forward, industreous and artistic. I regret the the collapse of the Gorbachev regime prevented our project to proceed. Personally speaking I found the Russians delightful, highly intelligent, industreous and imaginative. It was to my great that our coproduction became impossible. My salute to you, Russians-all. I wish we could find a creative path we could walk together.
Russian nationalism percolates in a castle outside Moscow, home of an emerging right-wing movementMikhail Morozov is a Russian patriot, devout Christian and millionaire businessman. He also presides over Duravoko—“the village of fools” southwest of Moscow—where people willingly come from all over Russia to free themselves from freedom. Here, followers become “true Russians” by ridding themselves of western influences and agreeing to obey Morozov’s strict rules. They have no TVs, no radios, no cinema and no cell phones. He sees to it that no one gets into the village without him knowing, and he reads all their mail to filter news from the outside. Yet he claims that the village is a democracy…Russian-style. The whole spectrum of state power—political, spiritual and administrative—gathers in the village for semi-private meetings with Morozov, who longs for a return of the country’s former glory. This eye-opening documentary examines one community’s attempts to build a model for post-Soviet Russia, in which newly-won autonomy is surrendered in exchange for stability.  For God, Tsar and Fatherland
Release Year: 2008 Duration: 60 min Availability:
Related: History, International, Politics, ITVS, PBS Mikhail Morozov is a Russian patriot, devout Christian and millionaire businessman. He also presides over Duravoko—“the village of fools” southwest of Moscow—where people willingly come from all over Russia to free themselves from freedom. Here, followers become “true Russians” by ridding themselves of western influences and agreeing to obey Morozov’s strict rules. They have no TVs, no radios, no cinema and no cell phones. He sees to it that no one gets into the village without him knowing, and he reads all their mail to filter news from the outside. Yet he claims that the village is a democracy…Russian-style. The whole spectrum of state power—political, spiritual and administrative—gathers in the village for semi-private meetings with Morozov, who longs for a return of the country’s former glory. This eye-opening documentary examines one community’s attempts to build a model for post-Soviet Russia, in which newly-won autonomy is surrendered in exchange for stability. Report a Technical Issue If you're having any difficulties viewing the film or have any playback-related technical questions, contact us using our general feedback page.
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