Image of Russia in Skate To begin with, it is worth talking about expectations, they play a significant role in the evaluation of the film and I did not have them, I just decided from the very beginning not to read any information about the film and even especially not to watch the trailer, but just start watching and try to understand the idea, the message of the film and the essence of the content.
For those who want a detailed story about this sport, this film is definitely not about this, it will give you something else, because, like much of the documentary film in Russia of recent decades, it is about reflection, reassessment and an attempt to look at everything from the other side.
In this film, there is a subtle but noticeable semantic thread, for Russia, skateboarding is not something new or something that has never been, it is something that has existed hand in hand with us for a very long time and in the same way, we (as a country and people) were kind of pioneers. The film casually, but noticeably reveals many issues, reveals problems, shows that we can unite around good goals or joint hobbies that inspire us, please, force us to live on, as well as not give up and go to our goals.
This film will highlight a number of reasons that have not been solved from year to year, from the lack of sports culture and proper infrastructure in all regions, to the deterioration of the financial and cultural level in the regions, which does not allow the birth of the sports industry as it is abroad. But also, against the background of these problems, comes the understanding that all this is not only about skateboarding, but also about a number of problems of our society, each person, and about every kind of activity.
In general, who wants to see a short story describing reality in clear images, this is a film for you, it is easy and looks in one breath, but as for me, the main thing is not to expect anything and then some own meaning, nevertheless, and you will discover yourself.