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Stalin - Trotsky: A Battle to Death

2015·Movie
55min
IMDb5.9

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Strong craft, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

History, politics, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

For 20 years, theirs was an ideological duel between two visions of Communism; a political duel, a duel for power, and above all, a duel to the death. By having Trotsky exiled and finally assassinated, Stalin gained sole control of Russia and became the unassailable dictator of the country.
DocumentaryCommunismPolitical HistoryPower StruggleBiographicalSoviet UnionIdeological ConflictAssassinationHistorical Analysis

Crew

Directed by:
Marie-Laurence Rincé
Written by:
Alain Frerejean

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Stalin - Trotsky: A Battle to Death worth watching?

58
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Stalin - Trotsky: A Battle to Death rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Stalin - Trotsky: A Battle to Death?

0 h 55 min

Stalin - Trotsky: A Battle to Death runs 0 h 55 min.

Is Stalin - Trotsky: A Battle to Death based on a true story?

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

What language is Stalin - Trotsky: A Battle to Death in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United States.

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