Canvascity

Jan 4, 2016

0h 28m

★ 0.0

Overview

Tartu is a city in southern Estonia, whose streets and walls are awash with colorful pictures and thought-provoking messages. Who are the mysterious shadows lurking around at night with spray cans, and why do they do what they do? CANVASCITY is a story of Tartu street art through the eyes of its two most prominent rebels - MinaJaLydia and Edward von Lõngus.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Taiga Film

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