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202393 minGdocumentary

Malin TV

202393 minGdocumentary

Born in Rotterdam, Henk Sneevliet became a passionate communist who mingled with Lenin and Mao during his time in Russia and China.

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Gyz La Rivière

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Born in Rotterdam, Henk Sneevliet became a passionate communist who mingled with Lenin and Mao during his time in Russia and China.

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Gyz La Rivièredirector

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Gyz La Rivière stands in front of the Amsterdam metro stop named after Henk Sneevliet. Born in Rotterdam, Sneevliet was a committed communist who traveled to Russia and China. He interacted with prominent figures such as Lenin and Mao. This 93-minute documentary recounts Sneevliet's life and his influence on communist movements. La Rivière serves as the TV reporter and newsreader, narrating the story of a man whose legacy remains significant in modern history.

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