A revolutionary militant, a thug, an underground writer, a butler to a millionaire in Manhattan. But also a switchblade-waving poet, a lover of beautiful women, a warmonger, a political agitator, and a novelist who wrote of his greatness. Eduard Limonov’s life story is a journey through Russia, America, and Europe during the second half of the 20th century.
A film about relationships where expectations are out of joint, especially where both partners have different cultural backgrounds. Set in the Netherlands, 'Burden' gives a contemporary glimpse of the dynamics of two relationships between Eastern European women and Dutch men. The movie explores their respective cultural differences. It explores female friendships and the difficulties of being 'foreign' in your adopted country. Also, how fate puts the friendship of these two women, one from Russia, and one from Ukraine, to the test by outside forces.
A critical look at the 2006 Rotterdam Act, which made it possible to reject inhabitants under specific income and educational levels in certain neighbourhoods. Municipal Poet Dean Bowen compares this gentrification to the Biblical Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt.
Russian-Dutch actress and producer based in the Netherlands. After 18 years of international acting career in drama theatre, musical & film, Daria Zueva has been started to produce films. Her production company «Zu film» has the mission of supporting women of different nationalities, diverse backgrounds on and behind the screen. “Zu film” creates fiction films with an international focus and helps in casting process of Eastern European talents speaking different languages in Europe. Award winning drama about 2 women immigrants «Burden» was her debut in the role of producer followed by “Almanac, women to love” with official theatrical release in the Netherlands before International women day.
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