Russia's Open Book: Writing in the Age of Putin backdrop

Russia's Open Book: Writing in the Age of Putin 2013 Directed by Paul Mitchell , Sarah Wallis

Who is the new Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, or Gogol waiting to be discovered by the English-speaking world? Hosted by actor, author, and activist Stephen Fry, focuses on six authors whose vibrant, idiosyncratic work continues to gain traction with a global audience: Dmitry Bykov, Mariam Petrosyan, Zakhar Prilepin, Anna Starobinets, Vladimir Sorokin, and Lyudmila Ultiskaya. With contributions from their literary critics, publishers, and peers, the film features extensive interviews with each author.

Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Documentary
Release Date 13 December 2013
55 mins