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Celebrating Andrei Platonov with Roma Liberov: 125th Anniversary Film Screening & Director's Talk
A 125th-anniversary screening of 'The Innermost Man' with director Roma Liberov.
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Magdalen College
Magdalen College, Grove Auditorium
About the screening
About the screening
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On November 9th at the Grove Auditorium in Magdalen College, we hosted a screening of "The Innermost Man" ("Сокровенный человек"), a compelling film inspired by the life and works of Andrei Platonov—one of the most enigmatic and underappreciated Russian writers of the 20th century.
Platonov's life story is marked by profound contradictions and extraordinary resilience. Though an ardent supporter of the revolution in his youth, he later faced devastating personal losses—including the tragic death of his son—endured the hardships of war, and ultimately succumbed to a debilitating illness. His masterworks, Chevengur and The Foundation Pit, stand as testaments to a writer who, despite relentless trials, maintained his singular literary voice.
The film's title references Platonov's 1928 novel The Innermost Man, symbolizing the essence of a person who remains true to themselves—one whose inner world persists untouched by life's harsh realities.
We were joined by the film's director, Roma Liberov, who is renowned for his evocative and imaginative cinematic explorations of Russian literary figures. His unique storytelling style brings Platonov's world to life.
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