Kino-week (1918)

The Kino-nedelya newsreels constitute the first films of Dziga Vertov. A total of 43 issues, each containing an average of 5 to 7 different items, were produced between May 1918 and June 1919. In the fall of 1918, Vertov joined the newsreel’s ranks and soon took on full responsibility for the series, defining the content and structure of each issue. The films provide an invaluable record of life in the young Soviet Russia, then in the throes of civil war.

Director: Dziga Vertov
Genre: Documentary
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Production: Narkompros
Country: Russia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kino-week about?
The Kino-nedelya newsreels constitute the first films of Dziga Vertov. A total of 43 issues, each containing an average of 5 to 7 different items, were produced between May 1918 and June 1919. In the fall of 1918, Vertov joined the newsreel’s ranks and soon took on full responsibility for the series, defining the content and structure of each issue. The films provide an invaluable record of life in the young Soviet Russia, then in the throes of civil war.
Who directed Kino-week?
Kino-week was directed by Dziga Vertov.
What genre is Kino-week?
Kino-week is a Documentary film.
Where was Kino-week produced?
Kino-week was produced in Russia.