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Harmony

Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of Chelyabinsk, one of Russia's most industrially brutal and polluted cities, 'Harmony' explores social and gender dynamics of Russian youth through the paradigms and preconceptions of the country’s most prominent sports: ice hockey and rhythmic gymnastics.
The two respectively embody Russia’s nationalistic interpretation of hyper-masculine and feminine ideals and are examined through straddling the boundaries of documentary verite and visual art. Here, sport gathers broader meaning —reflecting the traits and obsessions of society as a whole.
Official Selection CPH:DOX 2018 - World premiere

Details

Year
2018
Type of project
Features
Running time
71 mins
Director
Frederick Paxton 1st Feature
Producer
Maria Babikova, Frederick Paxton
Editor
Andrew Cross
Director of Photography
Frederick Paxton
Sound
Guy Chase
Composer
Music Featuring: Oscar Powell, Tommy Cash, Blue Hawaii, Wilhelmenia Wiggins Fernandez, Arthur Delaney
Film Title Note
aka Chelyabinsk

Genre

Experimental

Categories

Documentary Artist Project and Video / Experimental

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

UK, Russia coproduction

Frederick Paxton

Maria Babikova

Sales Company

Sales Enquries

Maria Babikova
Freddie Paxton
Freddie@frederickpaxton.com.

Festival Enquiries

Together Films
Huckletree, Mediaworks
191 Wood Lane
London
W12 7FP

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