The documentary film "Kokoschka: Life for Art" is a premiere about a man who lived through the entire 20th century and turned its horrors into an artistic manifesto. A new perspective on Oscar Kokoschka - an artist, rebel, dreamer, and one of the most expressive expressionists in the history of art. Oscar Kokoschka is such a bright and multifaceted figure that it is difficult to fit him into the framework of a single creative biography. The premiere of the documentary film "Kokoschka: Life for Art" at "Illuzion" offers a unique opportunity to look at the artist anew - through the prism of his life, love, inner struggles, and uncompromising creativity. This film is part of the "Art Lectures in Cinema" cycle, but goes beyond the lecture format. It is an artistic and emotional statement about a man who was called the "Viennese wild man," but who was essentially a poet and humanist, passionately believing in the power of art. In the film by director Michel Rodde, fragments of letters and memories from Kokoschka himself are heard, provocative canvases and graphics come to life on screen, revealing the personal tragedies and spiritual highs of the artist. Particular attention in the film is given to Kokoschka's romance with Alma Mahler - a love story that left an indelible mark on his work. The geography of the film covers Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland, highlighting the fate of an artist who fled from wars and persecutions but maintained clarity of thought and faith in the future. The film is presented in the original language with Russian subtitles. It will be introduced by a special guest, adding an intellectual and lively note to the evening. If you value art as a way to understand time and humanity - this screening will be not just a viewing, but a true cultural event.