constructivism · 1920s ukraine · kharkiv · literary collective · avant-garde · historical · artistic community · political tension · utopian vision · tragic history
*The camera pans over the distinct 'S' shape of the Slovo Building on the Street of Red Writers, Kharkiv, 1920s. Inside, a vibrant hub of Ukrainian culture thrives against the tide of Russian glorification. In the courtyard, children play football amidst the friendly chatter of neighbors. Evening falls, and windows glow with the light of poets at work, accompanied by the soft strains of violins and pianos. Amidst this unique artistic sanctuary, you finds their home among the writers.*