Imagining October
Originally released in 1984. Imagining October is a feature film. directed by Derek Jarman. At just 27 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Angus Cook, Peter Doig, and Toby Mott
Synopsis
Imagining October explores art and politics in the final years of the Cold War, drawing connections between pre-Perestroika Russia and Thatcherite Britain. The title refers to the 1917 Bolshevik revolution and Sergei Eisenstein’s propaganda film October: Ten Days That Shook the World 1928. The project began during a trip to the Soviet Union sponsored by the British Film Institute in October 1984. Jarman was invited to present The Tempest in Moscow and Baku with fellow filmmaker Sally Potter and film theorist Peter Wollen and asked in return to make a short film for the London Film Festival in November.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imagining October about?
Imagining October explores art and politics in the final years of the Cold War, drawing connections between pre-Perestroika Russia and Thatcherite Britain. The title refers to the 1917 Bolshevik re...
Who directed Imagining October?
Imagining October was directed by Derek Jarman.
How long is Imagining October?
Imagining October has a runtime of 0 hours and 27 minutes (27 minutes total).
When was Imagining October released?
Imagining October was released on October 1, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Imagining October?
The main cast of Imagining October includes Angus Cook, Peter Doig, Toby Mott, Stephen Thrower, Keir Wahid.