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193462 minPGdocumentary

6.1/ 10(36 ratings)• TMDB

Three Songs About Lenin

193462 minPGdocumentary

6.1/ 10(36 ratings)• TMDB

Three songs sung by anonymous voices in Soviet Russia reflect on the life and legacy of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin in this 62-minute documentary.

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Georges Bensoussan

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Three songs sung by anonymous voices in Soviet Russia reflect on the life and legacy of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin in this 62-minute documentary.

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Georges Bensoussandirector

Gérard Rinaldi

Gérard Rinaldicast

Julie Arnoldcast

Marie-Pierre Caseycast

Ginette Garcin

Ginette Garcincast

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Vladimir Ilyich Lenin appears in three songs sung by anonymous voices across Soviet Russia. Each episode weaves together music and themes reflecting his influence within Soviet society. Released in 1934, the documentary runs for 62 minutes and presents a cultural perspective from the Soviet Union. The songs portray various aspects of Lenin’s legacy and role in the country's history. The film is presented in Russian and captures the sentiments of the era.

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