Timur and His Team
Timur and His Team

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Timur and His Team

1940
Movie
80 min
Russian

A story about a young boy Timur and his team who are living in a small Moscow suburb during the years before WWII.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Aleksandr RazumnyGenres: Family, Adventure, Children's Film

Plot Summary

During the summer holidays, a young girl named Zhenya visits her grandfather in a dacha village. She discovers a secret organization of boys led by Timur, who secretly help families whose fathers and brothers are fighting in the Red Army. Timur and his team perform acts of kindness and protect the villagers from hooligans, all while keeping their activities hidden.

Critical Reception

Timur and His Team was a highly popular and influential film in the Soviet Union, particularly among children. It promoted themes of patriotism, community, and good deeds, becoming a cultural phenomenon that inspired similar children's movements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its positive portrayal of youthful heroism and civic duty.

  • Celebrated for its inspirational message promoting kindness and mutual assistance.

  • Recognized as a significant cultural artifact reflecting Soviet ideals of the era.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this classic Soviet film is not readily available on Google.

Fun Fact

The film's popularity led to the real-life 'Timurovtsy' movement, where children organized themselves to help families of Red Army soldiers, mirroring the actions of the characters in the film.

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