‘July Rain’: Ksenia Golubovich on Marlen Khutsiev’s masterpiece

To mark the centenary of film director Marlen Khutsiev, the Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society presents an online talk by cultural scholar Ksenia Golubovich dedicated to July Rain (1966) — a landmark work of Soviet cinema and one of the defining films of the Khrushchev Thaw. Exploring its European influences, innovative style and intimate portrayal of generational crisis, the lecture offers a fresh lens on Soviet culture of the 1960s.

Golubovich will examine how Khutsiev blended documentary textures with lyrical storytelling, revealing the era’s tensions and the film’s unique place in cinematic history. The event will be held in English, with recording access included for all ticket holders.

The talk takes place on 12 December from 18:30 to 20:00 (GMT) on Zoom.

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