The Children of this Century (1972)
A poetic documentary chronicling the history of Soviet childhood from the Russian Revolution to the postwar years. Combining children’s drawings with archival footage, the film portrays how young people experienced war, upheaval, and progress, while reflecting on the role of education, the Pioneers, and the dreams of future generations.
Director: Igor Bessarabov, Alexander Novogrudsky
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: June 1, 1972
Screenplay
Music: Vitaliy Geviksman
Production: Central Documentary Film Studios, Moscow
Country: Soviet Union
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Igor Bessarabov, Alexander Novogrudsky
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Children of this Century about?
- A poetic documentary chronicling the history of Soviet childhood from the Russian Revolution to the postwar years. Combining children’s drawings with archival footage, the film portrays how young people experienced war, upheaval, and progress, while reflecting on the role of education, the Pioneers, and the dreams of future generations.
- Who directed The Children of this Century?
- The Children of this Century was directed by Igor Bessarabov, Alexander Novogrudsky.
- How long is The Children of this Century?
- The Children of this Century has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is The Children of this Century?
- The Children of this Century is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Children of this Century produced?
- The Children of this Century was produced in Soviet Union.