Leninland
General Information
- Author/Creator
- Kurov, Askold, director.
- Language
- Russian.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- Russia : Ketkovich, Vlad
- Physical Description
- Blu-Ray (52 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00005070
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- The cult of Lenin had replaced the Orthodox religion, which Communists wanted to eliminate. At the end of Soviet era, in the village of Gorky, 20 kilometers from Moscow, the last and the most ambitious Museum of Lenin was built. In the past it had 3,000 visitors per week whereas now it has only 20: it looks like a temple of forgotten civilization, a place that has fallen out of time. However, the museum staff remains faithful to Lenin’s spirit. They wait for the return of old times as random visitors come to the abandoned halls.The story of the museum is shown through two main characters: Evgenia and Natalya, the caretakers. Natalya is a 52 years old history teacher at the local school who is fond of Communism and Lenin’s legacy. Evgenia is 56 years old who worships different gods and considers Lenin one of the biggest among them. However, after 10 years of dedicated work she now wants to leave and continue her spiritual journey in another place.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Note
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
- Library Special Collection
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blu-Ray Disc | OSA Film Library | FL Record 3395 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 3395 (HU_OSA_00005070.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |