Documentary on the launch of the first stage of the Moscow metro. On May 15, 1935, the first stage of the Moscow metro was opened - from Sokolniki to Park Kultury.
Soviet Union
Is it worth your time? Honestly, it depends on how much you love old, flickering film reels. If you’re into the history of transit or just want to see 1930s crowds looking absolutely bewildered by escalators, this is a winner. If you get bored by propaganda-adjacent footage that hasn't been polished, you’ll probably fa...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Lidiya Stepanova
Anthony Young
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"Is it worth your time? Honestly, it depends on how much you love old, flickering film reels. If you’re into the history of transit or just want to see 1930s crowds looking absolutely bewildered by escalators, this is a winner. If you get bored by propaganda-adjacent footage that hasn't been polished, you’ll probably fall asleep by the second act. The whole thing is just a weird, rhythmic march of progress. You’re watching the Moscow Metro come alive, and the film is so proud of it that it feels..."
