Mary Pickford's Kiss

2024
1h 23m

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In July 1926, at the height of their fame, Hollywood stars Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks made a historic visit to the Soviet Union. Their arrival coincided with the death of the founde... Read allIn July 1926, at the height of their fame, Hollywood stars Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks made a historic visit to the Soviet Union. Their arrival coincided with the death of the founder of the Cheka, Felix Dzerzhinsky, and, ironically, their hotel was located next to the Ha... Read allIn July 1926, at the height of their fame, Hollywood stars Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks made a historic visit to the Soviet Union. Their arrival coincided with the death of the founder of the Cheka, Felix Dzerzhinsky, and, ironically, their hotel was located next to the Hall of Columns, where his body lay in state. The atmosphere took on a nearly surreal qualit... Read all

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In July 1926, Hollywood stars Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks visited the Soviet Union, sparking a wave of fan excitement that led to the creation of songs in their honor. These songs, written in celebration of their visit, form the heart of the film, which reconstructs and revives them. The film blends documentary elements with a surreal, almost phantasmagorical atmosphere, as Soviet mourning for Felix Dzerzhinsky coexisted with Hollywood glamour. Performances by Vera Pavlova and Kolya Terentyev bring these forgotten songs back to life, intertwining memory, music, and the fleeting nature of fame.