Children of Corn (2004)

The history of Khrushchev's "corn campaign" through the eyes of a viewer of Soviet newsreels of the 50s and 90s. The film tells about its main stages, as a result of which the country exported even bread for a long time. The narrative, based on newsreels, is interspersed with inserts from a propaganda cartoon of those years. When the pensioner, who devoted 25 years to breeding a new frost-resistant variety of corn, still achieved the result, the USSR no longer existed.

Director: Mikhail Zheleznikov
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
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Cinematography: Dmitri Frolov
Country: Russia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Children of Corn about?
The history of Khrushchev's "corn campaign" through the eyes of a viewer of Soviet newsreels of the 50s and 90s. The film tells about its main stages, as a result of which the country exported even bread for a long time. The narrative, based on newsreels, is interspersed with inserts from a propaganda cartoon of those years. When the pensioner, who devoted 25 years to breeding a new frost-resistant variety of corn, still achieved the result, the USSR no longer existed.
Who directed Children of Corn?
Children of Corn was directed by Mikhail Zheleznikov.
How long is Children of Corn?
Children of Corn has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is Children of Corn?
Children of Corn is a Documentary film.
Where was Children of Corn produced?
Children of Corn was produced in Russia.