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Santa Barbara (2022)

Movie 15 min

Documentary Drama Romance

Inspired by the 1980s American soap opera, Santa Barbara, Svetlana became a mail-order bride from post-Soviet Russia to America. She took her two children with her to California to meet a stranger, a man who would soon become her husband and father to her children. The film brings together the audition process, behind- the-scenes footage, archival home movies, scripted scenes, and an interview with the director's mother, Svetlana. This project is an immersive form of visual storytelling that employs memory and performance in equal measure to show the journey of immigrating to America.

Diana Markosian Director Lynda Myles Writer Paul Germain Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 10, 2022
Runtime
15 min

Cast

Ana Imnadze Svetlana Gene Jones Gene Jones Eli

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Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Barbara about?
Inspired by the 1980s American soap opera, Santa Barbara, Svetlana became a mail-order bride from post-Soviet Russia to America. She took her two children with her to California to meet a stranger, a man who would soon become her husband and father to her children. The film brings together the audition process, behind- the-scenes footage, archival home movies, scripted scenes, and an interview with the director's mother, Svetlana. This project is an immersive form of visual storytelling that employs memory and performance in equal measure to show the journey of immigrating to America.
Who directed Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara was directed by Diana Markosian.
Who stars in Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara stars Ana Imnadze, Gene Jones.
When was Santa Barbara released?
Santa Barbara is a 2022 documentary, drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Santa Barbara?
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