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Working Class Artists

April 2, 1975 0h 15m

Originally released in 1975. Working Class Artists is a documentary film. directed by Jovan Jovanović. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

The film shows works of art by people of various occupations who are engaged in fine art in their free time. It was achieved through interviews in which people talk about the world of work - a world of no freedom, necessity and coercion in which they do not see themselves as individuals. Painting enables them to escape from everyday banal reality into the world of beauty and freedom. So-called ordinary people of various occupations have a built-in awareness of the problematic nature of humanism in the modern world. Through interviews, the film articulates a story, kind of - it is a vision of the apocalyptic end of modern civilization that has no higher, metaphysical meaning. At the same time, there is hope that after the collapse of modern civilization, a society of meaning, love and freedom can be created.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 2, 1975 50 years ago
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Runtime 0h 15m 15 minutes total
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Language SH Original language
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Country Yugoslavia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
SH

Production Companies

  • C.F.S. Košutnjak

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Working Class Artists about?

The film shows works of art by people of various occupations who are engaged in fine art in their free time. It was achieved through interviews in which people talk about the world of work - a worl...

Who directed Working Class Artists?

Working Class Artists was directed by Jovan Jovanović.

How long is Working Class Artists?

Working Class Artists has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).

When was Working Class Artists released?

Working Class Artists was released on April 2, 1975 in theaters.