
Lenin in October
Directed by Mikhail Romm
Produced by Mosfilm
A state-commissioned biographical drama celebrating Lenin's revolutionary vision and leadership during the October 1917 insurrection, rendered in the earnest, ideologically clear style of socialist realism.
Commissioned by Josef Stalin to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Soviet Revolution, Lenin in October was the first of Russian director Mikhail Romm's tributes to the Marxist visionary who helped orchestrate the insurrection of October, 1917.
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Does Lenin in October end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is Lenin in October sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
Is Lenin in October easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Is Lenin in October violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Lenin in October scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Lenin in October
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































