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Lenin, You Rascal, You
A comedy based on partially authentic events. The year is 1917, World War I is raging and dividing Germany between west and east. The Russian tsar is deposed. Lenin, who is in Zurich, wants to start a revolution – but how? An unbroken chain of accidents and assassination attempts ends in St. Petersburg, Lenin's target. This marks the beginning of 10 days that will shake the world.
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Plot Summary
This Soviet drama offers a fictionalized account of Vladimir Lenin's life during the tumultuous period of the October Revolution. It delves into the intense political maneuvering, personal sacrifices, and ideological struggles that defined this pivotal moment in Russian history. The film explores Lenin's leadership and the complex relationships he had with his comrades.
Critical Reception
As a historical drama produced in the Soviet Union, "Lenin, You Rascal, You" was likely intended for a domestic audience and may not have received widespread international critical review or broad commercial release. Information on its reception outside of its original context is scarce, but it is recognized as a work from a significant period of Soviet cinema.
What Reviewers Say
A historical portrayal of Lenin's revolutionary period.
Focuses on the political and personal aspects of leadership during the October Revolution.
Represents a typical Soviet cinematic approach to historical figures.
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Fun Fact
The film's title, 'Lenin, You Rascal, You,' is a direct translation of the Russian title 'Lenin. Greshnaya lyubov', which translates to 'Lenin. Sinful love,' or more colloquially, 'Lenin. A Sinner's Love.' The use of 'Rascal' in some English translations might be an interpretation to convey a sense of audacity or unconventionality associated with Lenin's character in the film.
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