#Think4Yourself

#Think4Yourself Russian Cultural Code: Theatre and Cinema — an educational documentary. For many centuries, foreigners have been trying to solve the mystery of the Russian soul, defined by some in this digital era as the Russian cultural code. In this last film of the series (developed by the School of Arina Sharapova, TV presenter, Deputy Chairman of the Public Chamber), the authors pose a theory that the key to unlocking the Russian cultural code lies in exploring Russian theatre and cinema, arts that have the power to reveal the hidden. Highlighting the role of theatre and cinema in conveying the Russian soul allows for better understanding how these art forms influence the national consciousness, thus bridging the gap between civilizations. Students from Moscow’s top film schools – the All-Russian State Institute of Cinematography and the Film Production Department at the Higher School of Economics – were invited to join the conversation and explore their views on the topic a... Source: Russian MFA