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Deep Dive: Cannibal Island (2009)

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Cannibal Island
The documentary focuses on a dark period in Russian history during 1933 when Joseph Stalin sent 6000 citizens deemed 'unwanted' from Moscow and Leningrad to a remote Siberian island. These individuals were left without food or adequate clothing, leading to dire circumstances. The film revisits this island decades later, providing a stark look at the consequences of Stalin's policies and the harsh realities faced by those exiled. Through archival footage and survivor accounts, the documentary presents the brutal conditions of life on the island, where cannibalism became a grim necessity for survival. It examines the wider effects of Stalin's regime and the impact of communism on the lives of ordinary people, revealing a chilling chapter in the history of the USSR.

Why Watch

  • •See the harsh realities of Stalin's exile policies.
  • •Find out about the conditions that led to cannibalism.
  • •Meet survivors recounting their experiences on the island.

Did You Know

•In 1933, Joseph Stalin exiled 6000 citizens to a Siberian island.
•The exiled citizens were sent without food or proper clothing.
•Cannibalism occurred among the exiled population on the island.

Perfect For

Soviet history enthusiastsStudents of communismDocumentary film lovers