September 17 will see the opening of The Art Newspaper Russia Film Festival, dedicated to art and masters of painting, architecture, photography and other arts. Visitors will learn more about star photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, director George Orson Welles, conceptual street artist Richard Hambleton, and many others. In total the program presents nine films, as well as discussions with experts about their meanings and messages.

       The film screenings will be held at the Tretyakov Gallery, Multimedia Art Museum, Documentary Film Centre, and several other venues.

      Tickets for one session run from 300 rubles and can be booked from the organizers here.

       When: from September 17 to September 23. 

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