AgenciesA chance discovery of about 10,000 hours of unedited 'rushes' from the BBC's Moscow office on post-communist Russia led to the making of the new documentary -- TraumaZone by English filmmaker Adam Curtis.
A long, dark, snow-covered road disappears into an icy horizon; that’s how Curtis begins his narrative of the post-Soviet scene. People wait in line for food, and brawls are common in banks, streets, and parliament; that's like an autopsy of the state. The captured scenes are natural and unscripted, with Curtis's narrative adding life to the silent spectacles. In other words, the documentary is a chronicle of an epic disaster.
The West frequently discusses Russia—not only its government but also ordinary Russians, their struggles, and their way of life. So, I wanted to give the audience a feel of the Russian experience with real-life images that tell many unheard stories, said Curtis.
A Take on Post-Soviet History
A long, dark, snow-covered road disappears into an icy horizon; that’s how Curtis begins his narrative of the post-Soviet scene. People wait in line for food, and brawls are common in banks, streets, and parliament; that's like an autopsy of the state. The captured scenes are natural and unscripted, with Curtis's narrative adding life to the silent spectacles. In other words, the documentary is a chronicle of an epic disaster. Here's a brand new trailer for TraumaZone - Adam Curtis's show about Russia 1985 - 1999, though I'm noticing echoes of other societies. It'll be out on BBC iPlayer Oct 13. pic.twitter.com/5Ugef2Ixwy
— jon ronson (@jonronson) October 6, 2022
The West frequently discusses Russia—not only its government but also ordinary Russians, their struggles, and their way of life. So, I wanted to give the audience a feel of the Russian experience with real-life images that tell many unheard stories, said Curtis.
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