The Desert of Forbidden Art
Amanda Pope
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Plot Summary
The Desert of Forbidden Art tells the incredible story of how a treasure trove of banned Soviet art worth millions of dollars was stashed in a far-off desert of Uzbekistan, and develops into a larger exploration of how art survives in times of oppression. A fascinating documentary about a group of visionary artists and one man who risked his life to rescue their work. A PBS Indies / Independent Lens selection.
Movie Reviews from Rotten Tomatoes
TOMATOMETER
88%- Reviews Counted: 16
- Fresh: 14
- Rotten: 2
- Average Rating: 7.2/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Fresh: [A] Gorgeous documentary.
Fresh: Viewers of this remarkable documentary will be astonished at not only what this art looks like and why it's forbidden, but also where it is and how it got there.
Fresh: It's a must-see for anyone interested in art.
Fresh: Needless to say, the film is packed with art, as well as interviews with art critics, journalists and the descendents of some of the artists.
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