The Last Bolshevik(Le Tombeau d'Alexandre)
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France, Finland · 1993
2h 1m
Director Chris Marker
Starring Aleksandr Medvedkin
Genre History, Documentary
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A documentary examining Soviet filmmaker Aleksandr Medvedkin, and reflecting on the body of work he created during his tumultuous career. Medvedkin, a lifelong communist, continued to direct satirical comedies even as Russia devolved into a totalitarian state. This film sets his work against the political backdrop of his times.
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One of the key films to see if you like films, Medvedkin's story is so inspiring