Philosophy And Existential Angst: How Well Do You Know Eastern European Films?
Written by Vasilii Kulev
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Eastern European cinema can be an enigma — many filmmakers that emerged from the Soviet Union and the Eastern Bloc never quite achieved success in the West. Still, their works are often regarded as some of the finest works of cinema ever made. How much do you know about them? Find out with our quiz!
Eastern European cinema might seem like an untamed beast to Western audiences. With great influence from art, literature and Marxist ideology, it's often as daring and innovative as it is melancholic and philosophical.
Films by directors such as Andrei Tarkovsky or Bela Tarr are hardly an exhilarating watch, but a rewarding one. These films usually deal with themes of existentialism, spirituality and frustration of the human condition.
How familiar are you with the greatest filmmakers to emerge from the Soviet Union and the Eastern Bloc? Do titles such as <i>Man with a Movie Camera</i> and <i>Come and See</i> ring a bell? Take out quiz to find out whether you're a true expert of the poetry in motion, created by the great Eastern European filmmakers!
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