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The Death of Stalinism in Bohemia (1991)

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Audience Score
74
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NR 10 minFeb 13th, 1991Animation
A bust of Stalin is cut open on an operating table, leading to an elaborate animated depiction of Czech history from 1948 (the Communist takeover) to 1989 (the Velvet Revolution). Some knowledge of the subject is essential in order to understand the film, which is entirely visual.
DirectorJan Švankmajer
WriterJan Švankmajer

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:February 13th, 1991
Original Language:Czech
Executive Producers:Keith Griffiths, Michael Havas
Production Companies:BBC
Movie Tags:
stop motion