The History of Nails
Synopsis
In late 2016, musician, producer and writer Gruff Rhys joined a group of British and Russian artists as they embarked on a journey from Moscow to the far east of Siberia. Capturing the journey on tape, the Welshman’s short film, The History of Nails—commissioned by the British Council—stops by key moments of twentieth-century Russian life, from the October Revolution through to communism and the Futurist movement, all to the sounds of a drone score.
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May 24, 2017
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gruff Rhys
- Original Title
- The History of Nails
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gruff Rhys
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Gruff Rhys
Director
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What is The History of Nails about?
In late 2016, musician, producer and writer Gruff Rhys joined a group of British and Russian artists as they embarked on a journey from Moscow to the far east of Siberia. Capturing the journey on tape, the Welshman’s short film, The History of Nails—commissioned by the British Council—stops by key moments of twentieth-century Russian life, from the October Revolution through to communism and the Futurist movement, all to the sounds of a drone score.
Who directed The History of Nails?
The History of Nails was directed by Gruff Rhys.
Who stars in The History of Nails?
The principal cast of The History of Nails includes Gruff Rhys.
When was The History of Nails released and how long is it?
The History of Nails was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 12m.