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State Funeral

2019·Movie
2h 15min
69
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High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Epic

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle9
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

History, politics, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Intrigue7
  • Complexity7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

The enigma of the personality cult is revealed in the grand spectacle of Stalin’s funeral. The film is based on unique archive footage, shot in the USSR on March 5 - 9, 1953, when the country mourned and buried Joseph Stalin.
Historical DocumentaryStalin's FuneralSoviet EraPersonality CultArchive FootagePolitical SpectacleMourning RitualsPower DynamicsEducational Film

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream State Funeral legally?

State Funeral is included with a subscription to MUBI in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is State Funeral worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is State Funeral?

2 h 15 min

State Funeral runs 2 h 15 min.

Is State Funeral based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on State Funeral?

Critics85
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate State Funeral higher (85) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is State Funeral in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Lithuania, Netherlands, Russia.

In how many countries can I watch State Funeral?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for State Funeral in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.