
Lenin in October
1937

1928
Director
Sergei Eisenstein, Grigori Aleksandrov
Runtime
115 minutes
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Sergei M. Eisenstein's docu-drama about the 1917 October Revolution in Russia. Made ten years after the events and edited in Eisenstein's 'Soviet Montage' style, it re-enacts in celebratory terms several key scenes from the revolution.
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Eisenstein’s masterpiece prioritizes ideological impact and the power of the collective over individual identity politics. By utilizing the 'montage of attractions,' the film seeks to dismantle traditional storytelling to serve a revolutionary purpose. While the film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ and disabled individuals, it excels in its cultural deconstruction. It challenges established Western-style governance and religious hierarchies, framing them as systems of oppression. Ultimately, the work trades personal identity for socioeconomic unity. It succeeds as a critique of institutional power but remains limited by its focus on a homogeneous, idealized proletariat.

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