Lenin in 1918 (1939)
A landmark Soviet historical drama chronicling Lenin's leadership during the perilous first years of Bolshevik rule, produced by Mosfilm and directed by Mikhail Romm.
Lenin in 1918 - Movie Information
- Original Title: Ленин в 1918 году
- Release Year: 1939
- Directed by: Mikhail Romm
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, History
- Runtime: 2h 10m
- Original Language: Russian
- Spoken Languages: Russian
- Release Date (Theatrical): April 6, 1939 (SU)
- Alternative Titles: Lenin 1918 (DE), Lenin v 1918 Godu (RU), 列宁在一九一八 (CN), Lenin v roce 1918 (XC)
- Production Companies: Mosfilm
- Production Countries: Soviet Union
Lenin in 1918 - Plot
Historical-revolutionary film about Lenin's activities in the first years after the Great October Revolution in Russia.
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Lenin in 1918 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Mikhail Romm
Main Cast
- Boris Shchukin
- Nikolai Okhlopkov
- Aleksandr Shatov
- Vasiliy Markov
- Vasili Vanin
- Nikolai Cherkasov
- Leonid Lyubashevsky
- Vladimir Solovyov
- Nikolai Svobodin
- Viktor Tretyakov
Writers
- Aleksei Kapler
- Tatyana Zlatogorova
Lenin in 1918 - FAQs
Who plays Lenin in Lenin in 1918?
Boris Shchukin portrays Vladimir Lenin in the film. His performance was widely praised in the Soviet Union and is considered one of the most celebrated screen portrayals of Lenin in Soviet cinema history. Shchukin had previously played the role in Romm's earlier film Lenin in October (1937).
What is Lenin in 1918 about?
Lenin in 1918 is a Soviet historical drama depicting Lenin's leadership during the turbulent early years of Bolshevik rule following the October Revolution. The film dramatizes political conspiracies, food shortages, civil war pressures, and the assassination attempt on Lenin by Fanni Kaplan in August 1918.
Is Lenin in 1918 based on real historical events?
Yes, the film is grounded in real historical events from 1918 Soviet Russia, including the food crisis, the civil war, and the actual assassination attempt on Lenin by Socialist-Revolutionary Fanni Kaplan on August 30, 1918. However, it presents these events through a heavily idealized, state-approved Soviet lens.
Who directed Lenin in 1918?
Lenin in 1918 was directed by Mikhail Romm, one of the most prominent Soviet filmmakers of the era. Romm also directed the companion film Lenin in October (1937). He later became known for documentary works and was a celebrated figure in Soviet and Russian cinema.
Does Stalin appear as a character in the film?
Yes, Joseph Stalin appears as a character portrayed by Georgian actor Mikheil Gelovani. Stalin's prominent role in the film reflects the political climate of 1939, when the cult of personality around Stalin was at its height. In later Soviet re-releases, Stalin's scenes were reportedly edited or removed.
Who are the main actors in Lenin in 1918?
The principal cast includes Boris Shchukin as Lenin, Nikolai Okhlopkov, Nikolai Cherkasov as Maxim Gorky, Vasiliy Markov as Felix Dzerzhinsky, Vasili Vanin, Leonid Lyubashevsky as Yakov Sverdlov, Mikheil Gelovani as Stalin, and Natalya Efron as Fanni Kaplan, among others.
When was Lenin in 1918 released?
Lenin in 1918 was released on April 6, 1939, in the Soviet Union. It was produced by Mosfilm, the leading Soviet film studio, and served as a sequel to Mikhail Romm's earlier Lenin in October, released in 1937 to mark the twentieth anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution.
What are films similar to Lenin in 1918?
Viewers interested in Lenin in 1918 may also enjoy The Tree of Wooden Clogs (1978), a sweeping historical drama of rural life, The World of Apu (1959), a landmark of world cinema, and Rashomon (1950), another classic of international historical storytelling. These films share a commitment to serious, humanistic historical drama.
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