Double Life. A Short History of Sex in the USSR (2017)
When Lyudmila Ivanova made her infamous claim during a US-Soviet TV programme in 1986 that ‘There is no sex in the USSR!’, her comment – although roundly mocked at the time – revealed a certain truth about Soviet attitudes towards sex and the ways in which it was controlled by the regime, rendering it largely invisible. With this documentary, the director takes us through 70 years of Soviet history to highlight the interplay between sex, politics and society and the changing meanings attached to sex and sexuality under different General Secretaries.
Director: Ināra Kolmane
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie, History
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: November 29, 2017
Screenplay
Music: Alexey Aygi
Cinematography: Uldis Jancis
Editing: Katya Chelli
Production: Film Studio Devini, Les Films du Balibari
Country: France, Latvia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: lv
More Films by Director: Ināra Kolmane
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Double Life. A Short History of Sex in the USSR about?
- When Lyudmila Ivanova made her infamous claim during a US-Soviet TV programme in 1986 that ‘There is no sex in the USSR!’, her comment – although roundly mocked at the time – revealed a certain truth about Soviet attitudes towards sex and the ways in which it was controlled by the regime, rendering it largely invisible. With this documentary, the director takes us through 70 years of Soviet history to highlight the interplay between sex, politics and society and the changing meanings attached to sex and sexuality under different General Secretaries.
- Who directed Double Life. A Short History of Sex in the USSR?
- Double Life. A Short History of Sex in the USSR was directed by Ināra Kolmane.
- How long is Double Life. A Short History of Sex in the USSR?
- Double Life. A Short History of Sex in the USSR has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Double Life. A Short History of Sex in the USSR?
- Double Life. A Short History of Sex in the USSR is a Documentary, TV Movie, History film.
- Where was Double Life. A Short History of Sex in the USSR produced?
- Double Life. A Short History of Sex in the USSR was produced in France, Latvia.