For 70 years, the Red Army was one of the pillars of the USSR, an object of both fear and admiration, a symbol of both liberation and coercion. This documentary explores its history, combining epic storytelling with the deconstruction of myth. While everyone knows that Trotsky's name is attached to his creation, contrary to popular belief, the bulk of his story is made up of defeats and military failures. Thanks to an all-archival montage, this film is a veritable immersion in the heart of...
- Status
- Released
- Production
- ARTE
Keywords
- archive footage
- army life
- red army
- old footage
- film archives
- ussr
- national archives
- historical documentary
Top Crew
Michaël Prazan · Director
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