The History of the Civil War
Watch TrailerThe epic story of the Russian Civil War (1918-21): the White Terror, the counterrevolutionary uprisings, the guerrilla war, the Kolchak front, the Wrangel front and the Kronstadt rebellion. Chaos and violence, devastation and death.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | История гражданской войны |
| Year | 1921 |
| Country | Russia |
| Genre | Documentary, History |
| Director | Dziga Vertov |
| Runtime | 94 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.4/10 (5 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.
Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.
For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.
Director: Dziga Vertov
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.
🎭 Cast
Leon Trotsky
Self - Soviet Politician
Nicolai Kazadanov
Self - Soviet Officer
Konstantin Mekhonoshin
Self - Soviet Officer
Innocenti Kozhevnikov
Self - Soviet Officer
Fyodor Raskolnikov
Self - Soviet Officer
Filipp Mironov
Self - Soviet Officer
Ian Poluian
Self - Soviet Politician
Konstantin Bulatkin
Self - Soviet Officer
Ivar Smilga
Self - Soviet Officer
Nestor Makhno
Self - Black Army Commander
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