Stealing Socialism (2014)
Lively story of Soviet people who found ways to live under totalitarian pressure
A jolly documentary that tells a story of Soviet time life style when stealing from the state was an act of honour for common people. Stealing from corrupted state helped to get by and held moral high. The common man felt that the state was stealing from him all the time – so one had to get something back from the real robber – the state. When all bits and pieces of rubble were stolen from the state – the Soviet Union colossus fell apart.
Director: Manfred Vainokivi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: January 10, 2014
Cast
- Arvo Kukumägi - Elumees
- Tambet Tuisk - Naistelemb
- Ivo Goldi - Kuningas
Screenplay
- Manfred Vainokivi
- Andrus Kivirähk (Script Editor)
Cinematography: Manfred Vainokivi
Editing: Kersti Miilen
Production: Filmivabrik
Country: Estonia
Language: Eesti, Pусский
Original Language: et
More Films by Director: Manfred Vainokivi
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stealing Socialism about?
- A jolly documentary that tells a story of Soviet time life style when stealing from the state was an act of honour for common people. Stealing from corrupted state helped to get by and held moral high. The common man felt that the state was stealing from him all the time – so one had to get something back from the real robber – the state. When all bits and pieces of rubble were stolen from the state – the Soviet Union colossus fell apart.
- Who directed Stealing Socialism?
- Stealing Socialism was directed by Manfred Vainokivi.
- Who stars in Stealing Socialism?
- Stealing Socialism stars Arvo Kukumägi, Tambet Tuisk, Ivo Goldi.
- How long is Stealing Socialism?
- Stealing Socialism has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Stealing Socialism?
- Stealing Socialism is a Documentary film.
- Where was Stealing Socialism produced?
- Stealing Socialism was produced in Estonia.