The Last Bolshevik

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A sly spoof of early Soviet life and concerns, Alexander Medvedkin's silent slapstick gem "Happiness" was banned in Russia for decades. Comic oddities like polka-dotted horses popu late a film best described as "a tale about a hapless mercenary loser, his wife, his well-fed neighbor, a priest, a nun, and other old relics." Pyotr Zinovyev, Yelena Yegorova star. Next, French filmmaker Chris Marker's "The Last Bolshevik" pays tribute to Medvedkin's artistry with this compelling study of Russian art and politics. 180 min. total on two discs. Soundtracks: French, English; bonus shorts; interviews. In French; no subtitles/Dubbed in English. Show more