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The Desert of Forbidden Art

How does art survive in a time of oppression? During the Soviet rule artists who stay true to their vision are executed, sent to mental hospitals or Gulags. Their plight inspires young Igor Savitsky. He pretends to buy state-approved art but instead daringly rescues 40,000 forbidden fellow artist's works and creates a museum in the desert of Uzbekistan, far from the watchful eyes of the KGB. Though a penniless artist himself, he cajoles the cash to pay for the art from the same authorities who are banning it. Savitsky amasses an eclectic mix of Russian Avant-Garde art. But his greatest discovery is an unknown school of artists who settle in Uzbekistan after the Russian revolution of 1917, encountering a unique Islamic culture, as exotic to them as Tahiti was for Gauguin. They develop a startlingly original style, fusing European modernism with centuries-old Eastern traditions.

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2011

1h 20m

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John Doe

2025-05-01, 14:32

This movie exceeded my expectations, especially the ending!

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Emily Smith

2025-05-01, 15:21

Great cinematography but the story felt a bit rushed.

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Liam Johnson

2025-05-02, 09:10

Loved the characters, they felt very real and relatable.

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Sophia Lee

2025-05-02, 10:45

Not my cup of tea. I got bored halfway through.

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Noah Brown

2025-05-02, 13:00

A decent watch, though I wouldn't call it groundbreaking.

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Olivia Davis

2025-05-03, 11:37

Incredible performance by the lead actor!

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William Wilson

2025-05-03, 18:05

It had potential but poor writing dragged it down.

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