Kavaleridze's silent revolutionary epic Perekop depicts the Perekop-Chongar operation (1920) during the Russian Civil War, in which the Red Army, led by Nestor Makhno's troops, defeated Wrangel, took Crimea, and, according to the axiom of Soviet historiography, ended the civil war. However, according to Kavaleridze, he is not only talking about this: "my film is dedicated to the three Perekop - the military, the destruction of the kulak and the implementation of the five-year plan.
“Perekop,” from way back in 1930, is a tough watch today. Seriously. Unless you’re really into Soviet silent cinema or a history buff who doesn't mind a bit of heavy-handed messaging, you might struggle. If you’re just looking for an action-packed war movie, this ain’t it; it's more like a historical document with some...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Ivan Kavaleridze
Ralph Ince
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"“Perekop,” from way back in 1930, is a tough watch today. Seriously. Unless you’re really into Soviet silent cinema or a history buff who doesn't mind a bit of heavy-handed messaging, you might struggle. If you’re just looking for an action-packed war movie, this ain’t it; it's more like a historical document with some dramatic flair. Most folks just looking for a casual movie night will probably find it a slog, honest.The film relies heavily on these intense close-ups of faces. You get a lot of..."
V. Poddubnyi
Ivan Kavaleridze
Soviet Union
