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Movie poster: Bolshevism on Trial (1919)
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Bolshevism on Trial

1919 · 70 min Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Society melodrama about a wealthy father who purchases an island to prove to his son that communism won't work.

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Year 1919
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Harley Knoles
Runtime 70 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs its argument through a vivid social allegory, using the island as a sealed laboratory to test a political theory. It relies on the contrast between romantic ideals and their practical implementation, gradually revealing the system's internal flaws.

Those who tire of subtlety will find a straightforward and energetic polemic dressed as a society melodrama. What lingers after is the distinct feeling of a period manifesto. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Harley Knoles

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Watch as a historical document of the 'Red Scare' era, with popcorn for light irony.

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