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East Side Story

This fascinating and fun, though not campy, documentary focuses on Soviet musicals, which were made to distract audiences from the oppressive political realities of their daily lives. Though few, if any, were released in the West, the Soviet Union made over 40 musicals between the late 1930s and the mid 1960s. Featured are clips from such musicals as 'Vacation On The Black Sea', 'The Wayward Wife', 'Tractor Drivers' and the classic 'Volga, Volga', Stalin's favourite movie.

Year: 1996
Genre: Documentaries, Film On Film, Film Festivals 1997
Country: Germany
Director: Dana Ranga
Starring: Chris Doerk, Erich Gusko, Helmet Hanke
Duration: 78 Minutes
Rating: G
6.7/10
Location in store: Documentary (Film On Film)

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