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198620mSoviet Union

You Only Have To Draw The Bow Back

Стоит лишь тетиву натянуть

Synopsis

This documentary explores the diversity of Moscow’s underground youth culture during the late Soviet period. Filmed around alternative art scenes and informal gatherings, the film depicts hippies, metal fans, and members of the city’s artistic subculture, including residents of the Bulgakov House squat and participants in the unofficial “Love Street” art festival. Performances by alternative bands such as Zvuki Mu, Nikolai Kopernik, and Oblachny Krai are featured.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

June 1, 1986

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Nadezhda Khvorova
Original Title
Стоит лишь тетиву натянуть
Country of Origin
Soviet Union
Spoken Languages
Russian
Runtime
20m
Production Studios
VGIK

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Nadezhda Khvorova

Director of Photography

Evgeny Kokusev

Department Leadership Roster

Evgeny Kokusev

Evgeny Kokusev

Director of Photography

Nadezhda Khvorova

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About You Only Have To Draw The Bow Back

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is You Only Have To Draw The Bow Back about?

This documentary explores the diversity of Moscow’s underground youth culture during the late Soviet period. Filmed around alternative art scenes and informal gatherings, the film depicts hippies, metal fans, and members of the city’s artistic subculture, including residents of the Bulgakov House squat and participants in the unofficial “Love Street” art festival. Performances by alternative bands such as Zvuki Mu, Nikolai Kopernik, and Oblachny Krai are featured.

Who directed You Only Have To Draw The Bow Back?

You Only Have To Draw The Bow Back was directed by Nadezhda Khvorova.

Who stars in You Only Have To Draw The Bow Back?

The principal cast of You Only Have To Draw The Bow Back includes Pyotr Mamonov, Yuri Orlov, Alexandr Zaldostanov, Sergei Solmi, Aleksey Didurov.

When was You Only Have To Draw The Bow Back released and how long is it?

You Only Have To Draw The Bow Back was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 20m.