Lenin and the Other Story of the Russian Revolution

Name: Lenin and the Other Story of the Russian Revolution
Genre: Documentary, History, TV Movie
Released: 2017-02-28
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Cast: Hervé Pierre, Cédric Tourbe, Vladimir Lenin, Czar Nicholas II of Russia, Pavel Milyukov

2017·Movie

·1h 35min·

Documentary History

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7.3

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

Tension5
Fast Pace5
Spectacle5

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

Pathos7
Nostalgia7
Melancholy6

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

Satire & Parody5
Dark Humor4
Wit & Wordplay3

World

History, politics, and a real life story

World Immersion7
Dialogue Centrality7
Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

Character Depth8
Complexity8
Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

Editing7
Cinematography6
Music Composition5

Energy

Medium

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

Lenin and the Other Story of the Russian Revolution is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

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All energy traits

Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Violence4Physical conflict and intensity.
Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Scare1Frightening moments and scares.

Related traits

Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.
Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.

Warfare6Battles, strategy, and conflict.

Heart

Low

Moving and nostalgic

Emotionally, it's moving and nostalgic.

All heart traits

Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Nostalgia7Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.

Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
Wonder3Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.

Related traits

Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.

Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.

Humor

Low

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect some satire.

All humor traits

Satire & Parody5Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.

Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.

World

Medium

History, politics, and a real life story

Its world is built around history, politics, and a real life story.

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All world traits

World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.

Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.

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Historical10Period settings and real events.
Politics9Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
Biographical9Lives of notable figures.

Social Commentary8Perspectives on society and norms.
Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
Class & Capitalism7Wealth, power, and inequality.

Craft

High

Standout characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

The characters stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.

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All craft traits

Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
Complexity8Layered plots and ideas.
Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting7Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.

Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Non-linear Narrative4Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative3Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Educational8Informative and instructive.
Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.

Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
Music Composition5Score and musical identity.

Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
Music Centrality4The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.

Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.

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About

Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, better known as Lenin, is remembered as the instigator of the October Revolution of 1917 and, therefore, as one of the men who changed the shape of the world at that time and forever, but perhaps the actual events happened in a way different from that narrated in the history books…

Russian RevolutionHistorical RevisionismPolitical IntrigueBiographical DramaLenin20th Century HistorySocial CommentaryEuropean HistoryDocumentary Style

Actors

Hervé Pierre

Self - Narrator (voice)

Cédric Tourbe

Nikolai Sukhanov (voice)