28th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival
Man Looking for a Rainbow
director: Volodymyr Khmelytskyi
original title: Ljudyna shukaje rajdugu
country: USSR
year: 1966
running time: 16 min.
synopsis
Besides possessing environmental appeal, this poetic depiction of the exploration of the Podillya cave system in the Termopil region holds a privileged position among the films from the Studio of Popular Science Films for its captivating storytelling, rhythmic assembly and distinctive visuals.biography
Director, screenwriter and cinematographer Volodymyr Khmelnitsky (b. 1953) worked in Kiev's Studio of Popular Science Films. He concluded his long-term exploration of the relationship between man and nature - e.g. in the documentary series People and Dolphins (1983) - by unusually adapting the absurd short story by Georgie Vladimir, Faithful Ruslan (1992 ).more about film
director: | Volodymyr Khmelytskyi |