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199354 minPGdocumentary

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So long, Dracula!

199354 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Stalin's regime impacted Estonia for over 50 years, with poets portraying him as a benefactor despite the violence and oppression of his rule.

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Stalin's regime impacted Estonia for over 50 years, with poets portraying him as a benefactor despite the violence and oppression of his rule.

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Leo Ilvesdirector

Leo Ilveswriter

Tõnu Kark

Jüri Krjukov

Jüri Krjukovcast

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Estonian poets and writers grappled with the legacy of Joseph Stalin during the Soviet occupation from 1940 to 1941 and again from 1944 to 1991. "So long, Dracula." presents a stark contrast between the glorified image of Stalin and the violence and oppression experienced by the Estonian people. Through personal narratives and historical analysis, the film illustrates how Stalin's policies left lasting scars on society, likening his influence to that of a vampire draining the nation's vitality.

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