CEE Screenings 2018 presents today the Russian political dystopia series Etudes on Freedom. The independent project shows the (potential) bleak near future of Russia where the state takes total control of people’s lives, dreams and desires. Acclaimed director Vladimir Mirzoev directed the drama which strikes with its sinister stories and outstanding acting.
 
The authors are already preparing a second batch of episodes and recently successfully completed a crowdfunding campaign to secure the first million rubles. The creators are also looking for international partners willing to help realize the full cycle of stories of Etudes on Freedom.

Go to http://pitchplay.tv/ceescreenings/7 to screen the show

Etudes on Freedom is an independent Russian internet series in the genre of political dystopia. The idea of the project is to show the Russian audience the dire consequences of the currently observed tendencies in the country. The three pilot episodes that have already been filmed are dedicated to one topic - the loss of freedom. The stories are based on the following facts: a Deputy of Moscow City Duma tried to pass a bill that puts a handler to every newly married couple; a Deputy of State Duma suggested creating a commission on prevention of extremism in culture. Each episode shows what happens when these initiatives turn into reality. The result is the loss of freedom - freedom of private life, creative freedom (which means control over the mind) and freedom of life. There have been three episodes filmed so far. The series will achieve its true effect when it has 15-20 episodes.