Release Date

17 Apr, 1970

Runtime

00:53: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Wladimir Iljitsch Uljanow Lenin (1970) is an East German documentary directed by Annelie and Andrew Thorndike. The film explores the life and legacy of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution and the founding head of government in Soviet Russia. Through a blend of archival footage and scenes from feature films, it examines Lenin’s revolutionary impact on Russian and global history. Produced by DEFA, the documentary offers an East German perspective on Lenin’s contributions to socialist ideology and statecraft, reflecting on his lasting influence on Soviet politics. The film was released in East Germany on April 17, 1970.

Original Title

Wladimir Iljitsch Uljanow Lenin

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Actors

Crew

Andrew Thorndike

Andrew Thorndike

Annelie Thorndike

Annelie Thorndike