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Enthusiasm: Symphony Of The Donbass (Entuziazm: Simfoniya Donbassa) (Country: Russia; Year: 1930; Director: Dziga Vertov)
A symphonic tribute to the industrial workers of Donbass, looking at the dangers posed by religion and alcohol.
Lullaby (Kolybelnaja) (Country: Russia; Year: 1937; Director: Dziga Vertov; Stars: Joseph Stalin)
A propaganda film about the glorious things Stalin did for mothers and children.
Man With A Movie Camera (Country: Russia; Year: 1929; Director: Dziga Vertov)
A montage exploring great Soviet cities in the early years of Communism. Read our review of the Michael Nyman accompanied version.
Three Songs Of Lenin (Tri pesni o Lenine) (Country: Russia; Year: 1934; Director: Dziga Vertov)
Documenting the legacy of Lenin.
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