The General Line

1929·Movie
2h 5min
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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The General Line fingerprint

Striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Also known as The Old and the New (Staroye i Novoye), The General Line illustrates Lenin’s stated imperative that the nation move from agrarian to industrial culture in an epic ode to farm-collectivization progress.
Soviet CinemaSilent FilmFarm CollectivizationPropagandaHistorical DramaSocial CommentaryPoliticalRussian FilmAgriculture

Crew

Directed by:
Sergei Eisenstein, Grigori Aleksandrov, Maksim Shtraukh
Written by:
Sergei Eisenstein, Grigori Aleksandrov

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The General Line legally?

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Is The General Line worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The General Line?

2 h 5 min

The General Line runs 2 h 5 min.

What language is The General Line in?

Russianxx

It was made in Russian, with some xx. Produced in Russia.

In how many countries can I watch The General Line?

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