Author Description

Marina Goldovskai︠a︡ is one of the most important documentary filmmakers in the Soviet Union and Russia. Her films, which have won numerous awards and been screened at festivals worldwide, are characterized by their intimate portrayals of ordinary people and their struggles, their striking visual style, and their unflinching honesty. In this book, Goldovskai︠a︡ recounts her life and career, from her childhood in Moscow to her years as a student at the State Institute of Cinematography, where she studied under the legendary filmmaker Dziga Vertov. She discusses her most famous films, including 'The Poet and the World,' 'Solovki,' and 'The Little House,' and reflects on the challenges she faced as a woman working in a male-dominated field and as a filmmaker in a country where censorship was a constant threat. "Woman with a Movie Camera" is a compelling memoir and a valuable contribution to the history of documentary film.