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      The Battle of Russia

      Released Nov 11, 1943 1h 23m Documentary History Drama War List
      Reviews 64% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings Legendary Hollywood director Frank Capra oversaw this wartime documentary effort, which stitches together newsreel and archival film to explore relations between Russia and the United States. The film also recounts Russia's military history through the use of stock footage and clips from Sergei Eisenstein's "Alexander Nevsky." Particular attention is paid to the Battle of Stalingrad, during which Soviet forces fended off Nazi troops attempting to seize control of the Russian city. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member Well made but one of the most bizarre propaganda films you'll ever see. Part of Frank Capra's "Why We Fight" series of documentary/propaganda films, this film details Russia' involvement in WW2. We see Russia's geography, industry, people, history of repelling invaders and WW2 history. One of the most bizarre propaganda films you'll ever see: an American film praising Russia. Yes, the US and Russia were allies at the time but the relationship was never that friendly or admiration-filled. Stalin's regime was as reprehensible as Hitler's and the US largely knew this. However, common enemies breed strange bedfellows and Russia with the US (and Britain) would be one of the strangest. It is well made though. Good use of historic war footage plus dramatizations together with great editing make for a seamless feel to the film. Narration is of the propaganda variety, though you can imagine the narrator having to grit his teeth through some of the pro-Russian bs. As far as historic accuracy goes, well it is a propaganda film: Russia is made out to be a benevolent democracy (almost) and Stalin a great, friendly leader (rather than a genocidal tyrant). No mention of Russia involvement in the invasion of Poland and their lack of preparation for Germany's invasion is painted as a planned strategy and masterstroke - defence in depth. The broader events are reasonably accurately reported. Most importantly, the quality that did the most to help Russia win on the Eastern Front is captured - the perseverance and tenacity of the Russian people and their undying resolve to rid themselves of the invader. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member How the Soviets saved the world Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Struggling to actually break the British spirit and/or successfully invade Britain, Hitler shifts focus to attack Russia, and doesn't go so great for the Nazis. It is interesting to see propaganda from America praising Russia, interesting how the tides truly changed once the even worse threat was eliminated. This was actually split into two parts by Capra. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Part of the Why We Fight series directed by U.S. soldier Frank Capra. Naturally a purely propaganda type film made by the U.S. military, it still is interesting to watch as a history lesson. The combat film footage is astounding. [img]http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRSoUE1ldguxyF0EgivfMr4MPdAMzcFb7An7E7sf1L68qo9qpfJZw[/img] This film makes Russians great victors over German forces in 1940-43. Of course, any nation that could stop the Nazi forces would be proclaimed the best thing since sliced bread. If these films would only trash their soundtrack and loser narrators, it might be an effective film. [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c2/Whywefight30vs200.png/250px-Whywefight30vs200.png[/img] As history has shown, yesterdays' great people against the Nazi's were soon to be hated, feared, loathed and generally despised by the U.S. government. Of course, Stalin, their WWII leader had a lot to do with that. 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http://www.archive.org/details/gov.archives.arc.36071 NOTES of the film: 1 The films were narrated by Academy Award winning actor Walter Huston. This narration, though factual for the most part, is replete with nationalist and racist rhetoric describing implacably warlike Germans and "blood-crazed Japs." [img]http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTog0xDU_klfla-u-tlvHolRdjahsKIBp-OlPz0975ZcVNj8JciAg[/img] 2 Made from 1942 to 1945, the seven Why We Fight films range from 40 to 76 minutes in length, and all are available on DVD or online. [img]http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSh5RkGe_55tU9Pxv6g7eybBdnqsLzgrG8B35Jy3gFKbBie9QFo[/img] 3 The animated portions of the films were produced by the Disney studios - with the animated maps following a convention of depicting Axis-occupied territory in "black". [img]http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTQ8deG3LJ_lO2ApQ6hrXtlzu55rUf27kJUOEJmNWZ3i-JwfVY3[/img] 4 Capra, who had no experience in documentary films, was chosen because "of his commitment to American ideals" and because of the popularity of some of his earlier feature films. He was thought "to understand the heart and soul of American audiences." Once the documentary series was completed, it was said to contain the "Capra touch." 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      Synopsis Legendary Hollywood director Frank Capra oversaw this wartime documentary effort, which stitches together newsreel and archival film to explore relations between Russia and the United States. The film also recounts Russia's military history through the use of stock footage and clips from Sergei Eisenstein's "Alexander Nevsky." Particular attention is paid to the Battle of Stalingrad, during which Soviet forces fended off Nazi troops attempting to seize control of the Russian city.
      Director
      Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak
      Screenwriter
      Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein
      Distributor
      20th Century Fox
      Production Co
      U.S. War Department
      Genre
      Documentary, History, Drama, War
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Nov 11, 1943, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 20, 2015
      Runtime
      1h 23m
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