Shows for the first time on the screen the hole in the ground which was the birthplace of Stalin and affords a glimpse of Russian kindergartens and the ballet schools. The religious issue is touched upon interestingly.
Russell Spaulding
United States
Alright, so you’re looking at an old film from 1930 and thinking, “Do I really need to watch this?” For Eyes on Russia, I’d say, yeah, *maybe* you do. It’s definitely not for everyone. If you’re here for a thrilling plot or big dramatic moments, you will probably be bored. But if you’ve got a soft spot for history, esp...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Margaret Bourke-White
Hal Roach
Community
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"Alright, so you’re looking at an old film from 1930 and thinking, “Do I really need to watch this?” For Eyes on Russia, I’d say, yeah, *maybe* you do. It’s definitely not for everyone. If you’re here for a thrilling plot or big dramatic moments, you will probably be bored. But if you’ve got a soft spot for history, especially the early Soviet era, or just curious about how people saw things then, this is actually pretty cool. It's a slow burn, but there’s a quiet power in it. The film starts wi..."
