A bricklayer of Jewish ancestry leaves capitalist America during the Depression for the promise of Soviet Russia..
Okay, so *The Return of Nathan Becker*... it’s not a movie you just stumble into. If you’re a film history buff, especially into Soviet cinema from way back when, this one’s a real find. It’s a fascinating look at a specific moment in time, packed with a very particular kind of hope. But if you’re looking for a fast-pa...
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"Okay, so *The Return of Nathan Becker*... it’s not a movie you just stumble into. If you’re a film history buff, especially into Soviet cinema from way back when, this one’s a real find. It’s a fascinating look at a specific moment in time, packed with a very particular kind of hope. But if you’re looking for a fast-paced story or a nuanced character study, you might find yourself checking your watch. It’s about Nathan, a Jewish bricklayer in Depression-era America. Things are bad, really bad. ..."
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