description Lenin in October Overview
Lenin in October is a 1937 Soviet drama depicting the events surrounding the October Revolution as experienced by Vladimir Lenin. Directed by Mikhail Romm and Dmitri Vasilyev, the film features Boris Shchukin in the title role and was produced by GOSKINO at Mosfilm. Stalin’s scenes were removed following a 1958 reissue.
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info Lenin in October Specifications
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Year | 1937 |
help Lenin in October FAQ
What historical event does Lenin in October depict?
The 1937 film depicts the October Revolution of 1917 and Vladimir Lenin's role in organizing it. It presents those events as a Soviet historical drama rather than as a modern documentary.
Who plays Lenin in Lenin in October?
Boris Shchukin plays Vladimir Lenin. Mikhail Romm and Dmitri Vasilyev directed the film.
Was Lenin in October a documentary or a staged drama?
It is a staged 1937 Soviet biographical drama made in the Soviet-realist style. GOSKINO produced it at Mosfilm, so its portrayal reflects the official political storytelling of that period.
How does Stalin's influence appear in Lenin in October?
The 1937 film gives Stalin a more prominent role in the revolutionary story than he held in the real events. Stalin's scenes were removed when the film was reissued in 1958.
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