Closer To Nature - A Documentary About Violin Maker D.Badiarov

Closer To Nature - A Documentary About Violin Maker D.Badiarov
NOTE: Ever since the criminal invasion of Ukraine by Russia began, this beautiful ship and her anti-Putin, anti-corruption government captain-who has lived in exile since the ship was built-have been banned from participating in European tall ship festivals solely due to his place of birth. It's ironic to see how many seemingly intelligent Europeans lack independent thought and the humanity to avoid discriminating against those who share similar beliefs and cultural values. I pray for the war to end and for our fellow European citizens to retain their humanity. Perhaps they could take a cue from captains of monumental European ships like this one, protesting against the promotion of hatred: if the Shtandart is not allowed to participate, then we won't either. The ban was lifted. Humanity prevailed. If it can prevail at sea, it can prevail on land. Hopefully, this sentiment will resonate among "culture workers" as well.
Special thanks to:
Nikita Gerkusov, violinist/violist
Vladimir Martus, the captain of Frigate Shtandart
The crew of Frigate Shtandart
Gio Batta and Simeone Morassi, Liuteria Artistica Cremonese
Paul de Heer, editing consultant
Joey Buddenberg
AudioFabrique - sound mix
Ben van Houter, director
Katya Munarez, editor
Sasha Ourikh
Elena de Groof
Allard Detiger
Stepan Zhivov
Katya Sokolova
Natalya Golofastova
Open Studio Amsterdam
Special thanks to Kristina Petrasova for making this beautiful movie, for surviving force 7 Mediterranean on a passage from Palermo to Naples, and massive congrats for being chosen to present this movie at a number of international film festivals.
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