Gulag (2006)

This excellent and breathtaking documentary is the result of a long study on the Gulag to try to understand why more than 60 million Soviet citizens were sent to the camps from 1918 to 1956, how such a massive confinement could take place during two generations. From the Solovki in the north-west to the Kolima in Siberia, from Lenine to Kroutchev, a polar geography is erected into the Gulag system. One does not escape from camps. After ten years of imprisonment, one dies. Some survived, some left traces; they witness: organisation, work and discipline, but also resistance, repression and revolt.

Director: Iosif Pasternak, Hélène Chatelain
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 220 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Iosif Pasternak
Production: ARTE France Cinéma, 13 Prods
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

gulag, stalinism, soviet union history, communism crimes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gulag about?
This excellent and breathtaking documentary is the result of a long study on the Gulag to try to understand why more than 60 million Soviet citizens were sent to the camps from 1918 to 1956, how such a massive confinement could take place during two generations. From the Solovki in the north-west to the Kolima in Siberia, from Lenine to Kroutchev, a polar geography is erected into the Gulag system. One does not escape from camps. After ten years of imprisonment, one dies. Some survived, some left traces; they witness: organisation, work and discipline, but also resistance, repression and revolt.
Who directed Gulag?
Gulag was directed by Iosif Pasternak, Hélène Chatelain.
How long is Gulag?
Gulag has a runtime of 3h 40m (220 minutes).
What genre is Gulag?
Gulag is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Gulag produced?
Gulag was produced in France.