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

The Death of Stalinism in Bohemia

A Work of Agitprop.

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).

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Czech

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

7.2/10

Release Date

13 February 1991

Country

Czechoslovakia

Cast

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