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The Death of Stalinism in Bohemia
The Death of Stalinism in Bohemia

The Death of Stalinism in Bohemia

Genres

Animation

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A bust of Stalin is cut open on an operating table, leading to an elaborate animated depiction of Czech history from 1948 (the Communist takeover) to 1989 (the Velvet Revolution). Some knowledge of the subject is essential in order to understand the film, which is entirely visual.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Czech

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

7.3/10

Release Date

13 February 1991

Country

Czechoslovakia

Cast

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