Santa Barbara movie poster

Santa Barbara

June 10, 2022 0h 15m

Released 4 years ago in 2022. Santa Barbara is a documentary/drama film. directed by Diana Markosian. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ana Imnadze and Gene Jones

Synopsis

Inspired by the 1980s American soap opera, Santa Barbara, Svetlana became a mail-order bride from post-Soviet Russia to America. She took her two children with her to California to meet a stranger, a man who would soon become her husband and father to her children. The film brings together the audition process, behind- the-scenes footage, archival home movies, scripted scenes, and an interview with the director's mother, Svetlana. This project is an immersive form of visual storytelling that employs memory and performance in equal measure to show the journey of immigrating to America.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 10, 2022 3 years ago
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Runtime 0h 15m 15 minutes total
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Language Russian Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santa Barbara about?

Inspired by the 1980s American soap opera, Santa Barbara, Svetlana became a mail-order bride from post-Soviet Russia to America. She took her two children with her to California to meet a stranger,...

Who directed Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara was directed by Diana Markosian.

How long is Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).

When was Santa Barbara released?

Santa Barbara was released on June 10, 2022 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Santa Barbara?

The main cast of Santa Barbara includes Ana Imnadze, Gene Jones.