Soviet Hippies (2017)

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The hippie movement that captivated hundreds of thousands of young people in the West had a profound impact on the other side of the Iron Curtain. Within the Soviet system, a colorful crowd of artists, musicians, freaks, vagabonds and other long-haired drop-outs created their own system, which connected those who believed in peace, love, and freedom for their bodies and souls. More than 40 years later, a group of eccentric hippies from Estonia take a road trip to Moscow where the hippies still gather annually on the 1st of June for celebration that is related to the tragic event in 1971, when thousands of Soviet hippies were arrested by the KGB. The journey through time and dimensions goes deep into the psychedelic underground world in which these people strived for freedom.

Director: Terje Toomistu
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
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Cinematography: Taavi Arus
Editing: Martin Männik
Production: Mouka Filmi, Kultusfilm, Kinomaton
Country: Estonia, Finland, Germany
Language: English, Eesti, Latviešu, Lietuvių, Pусский
Original Language: et

Keywords

soviet union, kgb, road trip, hippie lifestyle, hippies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Soviet Hippies about?
The hippie movement that captivated hundreds of thousands of young people in the West had a profound impact on the other side of the Iron Curtain. Within the Soviet system, a colorful crowd of artists, musicians, freaks, vagabonds and other long-haired drop-outs created their own system, which connected those who believed in peace, love, and freedom for their bodies and souls. More than 40 years later, a group of eccentric hippies from Estonia take a road trip to Moscow where the hippies still gather annually on the 1st of June for celebration that is related to the tragic event in 1971, when thousands of Soviet hippies were arrested by the KGB. The journey through time and dimensions goes deep into the psychedelic underground world in which these people strived for freedom.
Who directed Soviet Hippies?
Soviet Hippies was directed by Terje Toomistu.
How long is Soviet Hippies?
Soviet Hippies has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Soviet Hippies?
Soviet Hippies is a Documentary film.
Where was Soviet Hippies produced?
Soviet Hippies was produced in Estonia, Finland, Germany.