Russia Under Soviet Power

Synopsis

Attempts to make use of one of the propaganda techniques developed in revolutionary Russia, the animated poster. Six actors declaim the messages of Reds and Whites from a constructivist set and those scenes are cross-cut with shots of the contemporary posters from which the actors’ lines are taken.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1977

Availability

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Documentation

Students of Russian history.

Subjects

History

Keywords

historical sources; posters; propaganda

Credits

Director

John Macpherson

Producer

Paul Dukes

Writer

Paul Dukes

Production Company

Name

University of Aberdeen Television

Sponsor

Name

University of Aberdeen, Department of History

Distributor

Name

Department of Medical Illustration

Phone

0224 681818 ext 2805

Address

University Medical Buildings
Foresterhill
ABERDEEN
AB9 2ZD