I Am an Ox, I Am a Horse, I Am a Man, I Am a Woman

Overview

This glasnost-era documentary, which incorporates footage from films from the 1920s through the 1980s, looks at the history of women in Russian cinema through the eyes of Russian women directors, actors, and scriptwriters. The film’s title refers to a WWII slogan about women doing the work of absent men in the fields and at home. Featuring Kira Muratova, Natalia Ryazantseva, Inna Churikova, Nonna Mordyukova, and others.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 1, 1988

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English, Russian

Countries

United Kingdom

Cast

Lana Gogoberidze,Natalya Ryazantseva,Nonna Mordyukova,Kira Muratova,Inna Churikova,Maya Turovskaya

Director

Sally Potter

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0278494