Images of the Soviet Union at War 1941-1945

Synopsis: Explores the role played by the British newsreels in creating and reflecting the growth of pro-Russian feeling in Britain during the second world war. When the Soviet Union was attacked by the Germans in June 1941, Britain and Russia found themselves allies against Nazism. Explores the handling of this new relationship and shows how no effort was spared by newsreels to praise the Russian resistance to Nazi Germany and emphasises Britain’s own response and identification with that resistance.
Series: British Universities Historical Studies in Film, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of production: 1990
Notes: Restricted use - for use only in purchasing educational institution.
Documentation: Accompanying booklet by Philip Bell and Ralph White.
Subjects: History
Keywords: Nazi Germany; newsreel films; Soviet Union; World War II

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