Lenin: The Train

1990·Movie
3h 18min
65
GoodGoodWatch score

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Lenin: The Train fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, politics, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

March/April 1917. The first world war is already a couple year to pace. A sealed train with Russian emigrants keeps on driving from Zürich Germany and Sweden to Sint-Petersburg. The outlaws stand under the guidance of Vladimir J. Lenin. Two senior officers support the revolutionary bomb "to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Yet there are some unpleasant clashes between Socialists and enthusiastic workers who are worried about the war. During train travel there comes an end to Lenin's affair with the gracious Inessa, and his wife Nadja is prepared take back him. The triumphant entrance in St. Petersburg will exceed all expectations....
Historical DramaBiographicalPolitical IntrigueRussian RevolutionEarly 20th CenturyEuropean HistoryCharacter StudyPhilosophical

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Lenin: The Train worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Lenin: The Train?

3 h 18 min

Lenin: The Train runs 3 h 18 min.

Is Lenin: The Train based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Lenin: The Train in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Austria, Germany, France, Italy.

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