As the Russian army under pathetic despot Vladimir Putin finally did what was seemingly unthinkable and invaded Ukraine in late February, artists had four choices: either to leave the country, join in with the lies and bullshit nationalism, say nothing, or try to respond with their work. For the 22-year-old Dasha Gushchina, the latter choice seemed like the only natural option. Staging several female dancers in a barren, dirt-filled countryside, the Russian choreographer/director creates a powerful exploration of the contrast between conformity and rebellion, aping militaristic movements to strongly condemn the nation’s slide into brutal fascism. Both enigmatic and dark while also remaining hopeful and playful, Slaughterhouse-Six is a startling portrait of the difficulties people face living today in a nakedly authoritarian country. We had the chance to talk with Guschina about the need to make this film, being inspired by Kurt Vonnegut, and working with two DoPs...
- 7/26/2022
- by Redmond Bacon
- Directors Notes
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