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Krivoarbatsky 12

Krivoarbatsky 12

1988 · 20 min · Documentary, History

A brief overview of the work of the great Russian architect Konstantin Melnikov, with a focus on the famous Melnikov House in Moscow’s Krivoarbatsky Lane and the problems faced by modern architects, echoing Melnikov’s troubles in the era of Stalinist architecture.

Directed by Zoya Fomina · Written by Olga Sviblova

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