I Am a Monument to Myself (2009)
Since childhood, Yevhen has shown a peculiar fascination with cemeteries; today he is the author of more than a hundred monuments. In his community, he plays an important social role by drawing attention to memory and reconciliation, creating memorials for those who found their final rest in a small town in western Ukraine. Throughout the film, we observe this eccentric man with his homespun philosophy and sense of humor, who manages to combine cosmopolitanism and asceticism with an active, provocative presence in the everyday life of his community.
Director: Dmytro Tiazhlov
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: May 1, 2009
Country: Ukraine
Language: Український
Original Language: uk
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Am a Monument to Myself about?
- Since childhood, Yevhen has shown a peculiar fascination with cemeteries; today he is the author of more than a hundred monuments. In his community, he plays an important social role by drawing attention to memory and reconciliation, creating memorials for those who found their final rest in a small town in western Ukraine. Throughout the film, we observe this eccentric man with his homespun philosophy and sense of humor, who manages to combine cosmopolitanism and asceticism with an active, provocative presence in the everyday life of his community.
- Who directed I Am a Monument to Myself?
- I Am a Monument to Myself was directed by Dmytro Tiazhlov.
- How long is I Am a Monument to Myself?
- I Am a Monument to Myself has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is I Am a Monument to Myself?
- I Am a Monument to Myself is a Documentary film.
- Where was I Am a Monument to Myself produced?
- I Am a Monument to Myself was produced in Ukraine.