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The General Line
Also known as The Old and the New (Staroye i Novoye), The General Line illustrates Lenin’s stated imperative that the nation move from agrarian to industrial culture in an epic ode to farm-collectivization progress.
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Plot Summary
This Soviet propaganda film documents the collectivization of agriculture and the industrialization of the Soviet Union in the late 1920s. It showcases the efforts of workers and peasants to overcome challenges and embrace the new socialist system. The film highlights the leadership of the Communist Party in guiding these transformations.
Critical Reception
As a historical piece of Soviet propaganda, 'The General Line' was celebrated within its intended audience for its ideological message and its portrayal of progress. Internationally, its artistic merits and its effectiveness as propaganda were subjects of discussion among film scholars and critics interested in Soviet cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its cinematic dynamism and powerful depiction of collective effort.
Seen as a significant example of Soviet constructivist filmmaking.
Acknowledged for its persuasive portrayal of socialist transformation.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a silent film, but sound was added to some sequences during its production and release, making it one of the early Soviet films to incorporate sound elements.
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