The Ukrainian Film Club of Columbia University invites you
to take a revealing look at the mores, culture, and values of some of the most notorious Russian criminal figures and the very first new money in post-Soviet Russia obtained by murder, fraud, and brazen robbery artfully featured in
THIEVES BY LAW,
director Alexander Gentelev, 2010, Israel.
The favorite of the press at the last Tribeca International Film Festival, this feature documentary follows the personal stories of three Russian Mafiosi-cum-businessmen. They started with racket, robbery, and murder, they are now multi- millionaires. Their influence and connections go deep into Russian government and security apparatus. Some are awarded by the Russian Orthodox Patriarchy for their generosity, and newly found dedication to God. They are the face of Russian capitalism hiding behind the veneer of respectability. They desperately look for and often find legitimacy and acceptance both at home and abroad. They are proudly Russian patriots but their values, culture, mannerisms, and language are airily reminiscent of the new Ukrainian ruling class.
Hyperbole? Come and see for yourself.
When: Thursday, February 17, 2011, 7:30 PM.
Where: 717 Hamilton Hall, Columbia University.
The copy of the film was provided by its director Mr. Gentelev especially with the purpose of screening it by the Ukrainian Film Club of Columbia University.
In Russian, English, and Hebrew with English voiceover/subtitles. Free and open to the public. Yuri Shevchuk will introduce the film and hold a traditional post-screening discussion.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eixjRLlvtk
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