Soviet Barbara: The Story of Ragnar Kjartansson in Moscow

In December 2021, Icelandic art star Ragnar Kjartansson opens a Russian oligarch’s museum by re-staging the American soap Santa Barbara live. Witness this jaw-dropping avant-garde critique of the Soviet empire play out on the eve of Putin’s brutal invasion of Ukraine.

Release Date

April 28, 2023

Status

Released

Original Title

Soviet Barbara: The Story of Ragnar Kjartansson in Moscow

Runtime

1h 30min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English, Icelandic, Russian, Ukrainian

Production Companies

Ofvitinn