Soviet Union
Movies you might have missed: “The Village Teacher”
March 21, 2013The film is directed by Mark Donskoy, a protégé of Sergei Eisenstein, which becomes quite apparent when the viewer is caught off guard by unique camera angles and creative photography.
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Chicago exhibit shines light on communist art
October 19, 2011Koretsky was famous for his dramatic style and bold portrayals of the war on fascism and his critiques of treatment of Africans in Africa.
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Victory Day celebrated abroad
May 9, 2011Here in the U.S. May 8th is called "Victory in Europe" day. We should celebrate it more than we do.
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Song and struggle: “The Internationale”
April 29, 2011This is the first installment of what is intended to be a series on the rich left-wing musical tradition.
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“My Perestroika”: Russians cope with capitalism in fascinating documentary
April 19, 2011Few films released in the West have shown how the transition from socialism has affected Russians and other Eastern Europeans.
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