The Art of Dissent
Synopsis
"The Art of Dissent" celebrates the resilience and power of artistic engagement in Czechoslovakia before and after the 1968 Soviet-led invasion. The documentary's main protagonists - Václav Havel, banned singer Marta Kubisová, and the underground rock group the Plastic People of the Universe (PPU) - became the most recognizable dissidents during the 1970-80s. Havel bridged the disparate clusters of individuals and fused the literary, musical, political, and philosophical nonviolent elements into a hybrid network that eventually toppled the totalitarian regime in 1989.
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Timothy Garton Ash
Self - Interviewee
Joan Bakewell
BBC Interviewer - BBC Archival Film
Shirley Bassey
Self - Subject (archive footage)
Kamila Bendova
Self - Interviewee
Mikhail Gorbachev
Self - Subject (archive footage)
Tenzin Gyatso
Self - Subject (archive footage)
Robert F. Kennedy
Self - Subject (archive footage)
Martin Luther King Jr.
Self - Subject (archive footage)
Frank Zappa
Self - Subject (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Le Sueur
- Screenplay & Story
- James Le Sueur
- Original Score
- Tom Larson
- Original Title
- The Art of Dissent
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- FRMOL production, Česká televize
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Le Sueur
James Le Sueur
Tom Larson
Department Leadership Roster
James Le Sueur
Director
James Le Sueur
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Art of Dissent.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Art of Dissent
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What is The Art of Dissent about?
"The Art of Dissent" celebrates the resilience and power of artistic engagement in Czechoslovakia before and after the 1968 Soviet-led invasion. The documentary's main protagonists - Václav Havel, banned singer Marta Kubisová, and the underground rock group the Plastic People of the Universe (PPU) - became the most recognizable dissidents during the 1970-80s. Havel bridged the disparate clusters of individuals and fused the literary, musical, political, and philosophical nonviolent elements into a hybrid network that eventually toppled the totalitarian regime in 1989.
Who directed The Art of Dissent?
The Art of Dissent was directed by James Le Sueur.
Who stars in The Art of Dissent?
The principal cast of The Art of Dissent includes Timothy Garton Ash, Joan Bakewell, Shirley Bassey, Kamila Bendova, Mikhail Gorbachev.
When was The Art of Dissent released and how long is it?
The Art of Dissent was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Art of Dissent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Art of Dissent was composed by Tom Larson.