Santa Barbara
Jun 10, 2022 · 15m
Director
Diana MarkosianOverview
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.
Cast of Santa Barbara
Crew of Santa Barbara
About Santa Barbara
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…
When was Santa Barbara released?
Santa Barbara was released on June 10, 2022.
How long is Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara runs 15 minutes.
Who directed Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara was directed by Diana Markosian.
Who is in the cast of Santa Barbara?
The cast of Santa Barbara includes Ana Imnadze (Svetlana) and Gene Jones (Eli).