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200882 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Historical Events

Revue

200882 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Soviet newsreels and propaganda films from the 1950s and 1960s depict life in the USSR, focusing on industry, agriculture, and political events.

Historical Events

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Sergei Loznitsa

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Soviet newsreels and propaganda films from the 1950s and 1960s depict life in the USSR, focusing on industry, agriculture, and political events.

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Sergei Loznitsa

Sergei Loznitsadirector

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Footage from Soviet newsreels and propaganda films fills the screen in Sergei Loznitsa's 2008 documentary, "Revue." The film presents a collection of scenes from the 1950s and 1960s, depicting life in the Soviet Union. It covers various aspects of society, including industry, agriculture, and political life. Loznitsa draws from television shows and other media to illustrate the daily experiences of people during this era. The documentary runs for 82 minutes and is produced in Germany and Russia.

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