Woman with an Editing Bench (2016)

Woman with an Editing Bench (2016) poster

Inspired by the woman who edited "Man with a Movie Camera" (1929), "Woman with an Editing Bench" reveals the personal impact of Stalin’s censorship of cinema on a woman navigating politics, bureaucracy and the impetuous outbursts of collaborators to create something beautiful despite the odds.

Director: Karen Pearlman
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 15 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Caitlin Yeo
Production: The Physical TV Company
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Great Depression: Struggle and Survival, Great Depression: Poverty and Dust Survival, Inspiring True Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics

Keywords

soviet union, biography, based on true story, filmmaking, russian history, censorship, film editor, woman director, stalinism, 1930s, cinema history, women in film, soviet union history, film censorship, short film

More Films by Director: Karen Pearlman
More Films in Genre: History, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woman with an Editing Bench about?
Inspired by the woman who edited "Man with a Movie Camera" (1929), "Woman with an Editing Bench" reveals the personal impact of Stalin’s censorship of cinema on a woman navigating politics, bureaucracy and the impetuous outbursts of collaborators to create something beautiful despite the odds.
Who directed Woman with an Editing Bench?
Woman with an Editing Bench was directed by Karen Pearlman.
Who stars in Woman with an Editing Bench?
Woman with an Editing Bench stars Leeanna Walsman, Richard James Allen, Marcus Graham, Cat Smith, Ivan K. Germano.
How long is Woman with an Editing Bench?
Woman with an Editing Bench has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is Woman with an Editing Bench?
Woman with an Editing Bench is a History, Drama film.
Where was Woman with an Editing Bench produced?
Woman with an Editing Bench was produced in Australia.
What are the themes of Woman with an Editing Bench?
The themes of Woman with an Editing Bench include: Great Depression: Struggle and Survival, Great Depression: Poverty and Dust Survival, Inspiring True Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.