Hollywood and the New Cold War Era | The Cranes Are Flying Screening & Remarks

What effects do cinematic art have on war and peace? How does the state, especially the non-democratic state, handle films that do not fit its official propaganda of the Cold War?

The Cranes Are Flying (1 hour 37 minutes, 1957) is a seminal film by a renown Soviet director Mikhail Kalatozov, a must-see for all interested in media, politics and public opinion. This cinematic masterpiece was unusual for its era as it brought to the fore the humanity of Soviet people, their personal struggles and emotions while they were expected to appear the flawless creators of the Russian communism. A dramatic and touching story of war and love, The Cranes are Flying is the only Soviet film to receive the prestigious Palm d’Or award from Cannes Film Festival in France.

Peter Lucas will introduce the film and distill its impact following the screening. Peter Lucas is a professor in the Graduate Program in International Affairs, and Creative Producer of Hooligan Sparrow (2016), a documentary that tells the story of a young filmmaker-activist duo and their struggle against the Chinese state. It debuted at Sundance film festival and is traveling the global film festival circuit this season.

4:00PM – 6:00PM: Screening (and remarks), The Cranes Are Flying (USSR, 1957)

Follow the conversation on Facebook and Twitter, #HollywoodColdWar

Bob and Sheila Hoerle Lecture Hall, University Center, UL105, UL105

63 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003











When: Tue., Mar. 29, 2016 at 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: The New School
66 W. 12th St.
212-229-5108
Price: Free
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What effects do cinematic art have on war and peace? How does the state, especially the non-democratic state, handle films that do not fit its official propaganda of the Cold War?

The Cranes Are Flying (1 hour 37 minutes, 1957) is a seminal film by a renown Soviet director Mikhail Kalatozov, a must-see for all interested in media, politics and public opinion. This cinematic masterpiece was unusual for its era as it brought to the fore the humanity of Soviet people, their personal struggles and emotions while they were expected to appear the flawless creators of the Russian communism. A dramatic and touching story of war and love, The Cranes are Flying is the only Soviet film to receive the prestigious Palm d’Or award from Cannes Film Festival in France.

Peter Lucas will introduce the film and distill its impact following the screening. Peter Lucas is a professor in the Graduate Program in International Affairs, and Creative Producer of Hooligan Sparrow (2016), a documentary that tells the story of a young filmmaker-activist duo and their struggle against the Chinese state. It debuted at Sundance film festival and is traveling the global film festival circuit this season.

4:00PM – 6:00PM: Screening (and remarks), The Cranes Are Flying (USSR, 1957)

Follow the conversation on Facebook and Twitter, #HollywoodColdWar

Bob and Sheila Hoerle Lecture Hall, University Center, UL105, UL105

63 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003

Buy tickets/get more info now