Sixth of the Earth, A

Synopsis

Commissioned by the Commissariat for Exports as a documentary aimed at the western countries to show the export potential of the Soviet Union. Vertov mounted ten expeditions to get the material for the film. Ranges across the Soviet Union, particular emphasis being put on minority nationalities like the Uzbeks, Tartars and Bouriats and their identity within the State. In 3 parts: Part 1 consists of an accusation against the capitalist system. An opposition is made between the toils of the workers and the grotesque pastimes of the rich, the ferocious exploitation of the colonial countries and the parasitic existence of the exploiters. (This part of the film uses pieces of foreign newsreels, documentaries and ethnographic films). Part 2 shows the infinite diversity of the people of the USSR, its landscapes and its natural resources. Part 3 is about the various activities of the Soviet people - hunting, fishing, agriculture, industry.

Language

English

Country

Russian Federation

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. st. b&w. 60 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1926

Availability

Hire

Subjects

Geography; History

Keywords

Soviet Union

Credits

Director

Dziga Vertov

Contributor

A Lamberg; I Belyakov; Mikhail Kaufman; N Konstantinov; N Strukov; P Zotov; Samuel Bendersky; Yakov Tolchan

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

Artificial Eye

Web

http://www.artificial-eye.com External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7240 5353

Fax

020 7240 5242

Address

20-22 Stukeley Street
London
WC2B 5LR

Notes

Independent film and video distributor with an emphasis on foreign language titles. Sale on DVD via retail outlets.