

Poor Folk. Kabakovs
Бедные люди. Кабаковы
Synopsis
In Poor Folk, Ilya Kabakov talks about his sources and influences, including the tragic life of his mother, which had a profound effect on his views and artistic career. Together with his wife and collaborator Emilia he discusses Soviet underground art, the birth of Moscow Conceptualism, the couple’s emigration to the USA, and international acclaim after thirty years of almost no exhibitions (Kabakov did not show his work at state-sanctioned exhibitions in the Soviet Union): today the duo’s works are in the world’s leading museums, including MoMA, New York; Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; and Hamburger Kunsthalle.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Center Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anton Zhelnov
- Screenplay & Story
- Anton Zhelnov
- Original Score
- Nikolay Kartoziya, Andrey Antonets
- Original Title
- Бедные люди. Кабаковы
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anton Zhelnov
Anton Zhelnov
Nikolay Kartoziya, Andrey Antonets
Mikhail Krichman
Natalya Golodova
Department Leadership Roster
Nikolay Kartoziya
Original Music Composer
Anton Zhelnov
Director
Andrey Antonets
Original Music Composer
Anton Zhelnov
Screenplay
Mikhail Krichman
Director of Photography
Natalya Golodova
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Poor Folk. Kabakovs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Poor Folk. Kabakovs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Poor Folk. Kabakovs about?
In Poor Folk, Ilya Kabakov talks about his sources and influences, including the tragic life of his mother, which had a profound effect on his views and artistic career. Together with his wife and collaborator Emilia he discusses Soviet underground art, the birth of Moscow Conceptualism, the couple’s emigration to the USA, and international acclaim after thirty years of almost no exhibitions (Kabakov did not show his work at state-sanctioned exhibitions in the Soviet Union): today the duo’s works are in the world’s leading museums, including MoMA, New York; Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; and Hamburger Kunsthalle.
Who directed Poor Folk. Kabakovs?
Poor Folk. Kabakovs was directed by Anton Zhelnov.
Who stars in Poor Folk. Kabakovs?
The principal cast of Poor Folk. Kabakovs includes Not specified.
When was Poor Folk. Kabakovs released and how long is it?
Poor Folk. Kabakovs was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Poor Folk. Kabakovs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Poor Folk. Kabakovs was composed by Nikolay Kartoziya, Andrey Antonets.
