The Russian Miracle
Overview
A two-part East German documentary tracing Russia’s transformation from the Tsarist Empire to the Soviet Union, from the 1917 October Revolution to the achievements of the space program. Directed by Andrew Thorndike and Annelie Thorndike, the film assembles extensive archival footage to chart political upheaval, ideological consolidation, and technological ambition in twentieth-century Russia. Produced by DEFA and first broadcast on East German television in 1963.
About The Russian Miracle (1963)
Released in 1963, The Russian Miracle is a documentary and history film from DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme (East Germany). It was directed by Andrew Thorndike and Annelie Thorndike and written by Joachim Hadaschik and Richard Cohn-Vossen. The cast is led by Wolfgang Heinz, Günter Grabbert, Fred Düren, Günther Simon and Horst Drinda. With a runtime of 3h 49m, the film averages 8.0/10 across 2 TMDB ratings.
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