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The History of the Civil War (1921)

"The lost film of the legendary film director"

3.019211h 34mRU
DocumentaryHistory

Directed by Dziga Vertov

Rating

3.0/10

Runtime

1h 34m

Language

RU

Release

June 1, 1921

Director

Dziga Vertov

Official Trailer

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Overview

The epic story of the Russian Civil War (1918-21): the White Terror, the counterrevolutionary uprisings, the guerrilla war, the Kolchak front, the Wrangel front and the Kronstadt rebellion. Chaos and violence, devastation and death.

Cast

Leon Trotsky

Leon Trotsky

Self - Soviet Politician

Nicolai Kazadanov

Nicolai Kazadanov

Self - Soviet Officer

Konstantin Mekhonoshin

Konstantin Mekhonoshin

Self - Soviet Officer

Innocenti Kozhevnikov

Innocenti Kozhevnikov

Self - Soviet Officer

Fyodor Raskolnikov

Fyodor Raskolnikov

Self - Soviet Officer

Filipp Mironov

Filipp Mironov

Self - Soviet Officer

Ian Poluian

Ian Poluian

Self - Soviet Politician

Konstantin Bulatkin

Konstantin Bulatkin

Self - Soviet Officer

Ivar Smilga

Ivar Smilga

Self - Soviet Officer

Nestor Makhno

Nestor Makhno

Self - Black Army Commander

Sergei Zakharov

Sergei Zakharov

Self - Soviet Officer

Vasily Chapayev

Vasily Chapayev

Self - Soviet Officer

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The History of the Civil War (1921), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The epic story of the Russian Civil War (1918-21): the White Terror, the counterrevolutionary uprisings, the guerrilla war, the Kolchak front, the Wrangel front and the Kronstadt rebellion. Chaos and violence, devastation and death.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The History of the Civil War. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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