Vera. An Intimate Sketch

Vera. An Intimate Sketch is a profile of Vera Pavlova, a Russian poet who makes her home both in Moscow and New York.

Presented and created in a style of a poem, this documentary reveals Vera’s thoughts on love, life and poetry.  The film is her monologue, tightly intertwined with readings of her poems that, as per Vera, explores connections between the body and soul, but make many critics call her an “erotic poet.” However, this is a “mark” that Vera refuses to accept.  Shot in Moscow and New York, the film provides a personal glimpse of Vera Pavlova, her creative process and thoughts, bringing the audience into her complex, sensual, charming world.

Twelve collections of Pavlova poetry have been published, and her verse has been translated into 15 languages. She has been invited to read at universities and festivals throughout Russia, Europe and America and is appreciated by readers of all ages. Her poems have appeared in The New Yorker and Tin House magazine. Her poem “There is Nothing to Desire...” decorated New York City subway trains as part of the MTA's Poetry in Motion project. It was also seen on Los Angeles buses in 2008, as well as graced a Poetry Society of America bookmark.

Music for the film is written by a well-known Moscow composer, Iraida Yusupova.

In Russian and English with English subtitles, 30 min.

Events

Vera. An Intimate Sketch was previewed on November 11th, 2009 at Anthology Film Archives for the NEW FILMMAKERS NEW YORK Series