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The Black Triangle
Soviet television feature film of 1981, a three-part historical detective. In January 1918, one of the most notorious crimes of the first years of the Revolution took place - the Patriarchal sacristy of the Moscow Kremlin was robbed. The investigation is conducted by the young Soviet police in cooperation with an "old-regime" investigator-professional. But the unique diamonds and icon frames seem to have fallen through the ground. The investigators have only one thread - dropped by someone under the windows of the sacristy snuff box with the family coat of arms Messmerov.
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Plot Summary
This short documentary explores the origins and significance of the Black Triangle, a symbol used by persecuted groups during the Holocaust. It delves into the historical context and the broader implications of such symbols in representing collective suffering and resistance.
Critical Reception
As a short documentary, 'The Black Triangle' likely received modest attention, primarily within educational and historical circles. Its focus on a specific symbol of persecution means its reception would be tied to its effectiveness in conveying historical information and fostering remembrance.
What Reviewers Say
Focuses on a lesser-known symbol of persecution.
Serves as a concise historical educational tool.
Highlights the importance of recognizing symbolic representation of suffering.
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Fun Fact
The Black Triangle was used by the Nazis to identify homosexuals and other 'asocial' individuals interned in concentration camps, a symbol whose historical significance is explored in this documentary.
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