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The Soviet Story

Name: The Soviet Story
Genre: Documentary, War, History
Released: 2008
Duration: 86 min

2008 · 86 min · Documentary

This provocative documentary draws stark parallels between the crimes of the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany, arguing that Stalin's regime committed mass atrocities on an industrial scale. A polemical historical exposé.

Runtime: 86 min
Genre: Documentary · War · History
Mood: tense · thoughtful
Entry: some context
Best for: shorter watch · documentary viewers

Content notes: violence or threat Non-exhaustive

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Part of 10 Essential Latvian Films

This film is stop 10 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Latvia. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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