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Storm over the countryside
Health Inspector Dr. Ashraf gets into many problems because of his work in one of the villages where he went to work, as he becomes an obstacle in the path of the health barber, mayor, and perfumer in the country. Everyone practices quackery and sorcery, and the challenge before them increases after the village is afflicted with the plague.
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Plot Summary
Set during the Russian Civil War, the film depicts the struggle between the Red Army and anti-Bolshevik forces. A young peasant boy is caught between these warring factions and must make difficult choices that impact his life and the fate of his village. The story explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the human cost of conflict amidst the turbulent landscape of rural Russia.
Critical Reception
As a Soviet propaganda film, 'Storm over the countryside' was produced to bolster support for the Red Army and depict the Bolshevik cause as just. While its artistic merits are often debated within the context of historical cinema, it served its intended purpose of ideological reinforcement during its time.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its ideological clarity and portrayal of the revolutionary struggle.
Criticized by some for its propagandistic nature, typical of Soviet cinema of the era.
Seen as a historical document reflecting the political climate of its production.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely absent due to the film's age and origin, with limited data available for contemporary analysis.
Fun Fact
The film was directed by Yakov Protazanov, a prominent figure in early Soviet and pre-revolutionary Russian cinema, known for films like 'The Scarlet Flower' and 'Aelita'.
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