25 October, the First Day

25 October, the First Day

Directed by Arkadiy Tyurin, Yuri Norstein

Produced by Soyuzmultfilm

19688 min5.8 / 10

A visually poetic animated meditation on the October Revolution, constructed from period artwork and infused with historical reverence and artistic contemplation.

A short film made by Yuri Norstein for the 60th anniversary of the October Revolution, The 25th - the First Day recounts that day using art from the revolutionary period.

Questions people ask

  • Is 25 October, the First Day violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does 25 October, the First Day end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is 25 October, the First Day scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is 25 October, the First Day easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is 25 October, the First Day sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity96

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Surprise7

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Love15

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