The Train to Moscow (2013)

The Train to Moscow (2013) poster

In the aftermath of Stalin’s death, three Italian communists engage in a trip to the Soviet Union to challenge their utopia with an 8mm camera. In 1957, Sauro, Luigi and Enzo all live in Alfonsine, a small town in Italy ruled like a miniature Soviet Union by the Italian Communist Party. As many communists in the West, they dream of the Soviet Union, and hope for the great Revolution. But with the wind of reform and self-criticism blowing through the Eastern Bloc after the death of Stalin the image of the Soviet Union as the workers’ paradise begins to crumble. They therefore decide to travel to the USSR to find out what is true and what is false in this supposed land of milk and honey. They film their entire journey with their 8mm camera. Through this invaluable personal archive, our film tells the hopes, disappointments and challenges of three young men faced with the reality of what seemed to be a utopia come true.

Director: Federico Ferrone, Michele Manzolini
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Francesco Serra
Editing: Sara Fgaier
Production: Kiné, Vezfilm, Apapaja
Country: Italy, United Kingdom
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Keywords

politics

More Films by Director: Federico Ferrone, Michele Manzolini
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Train to Moscow about?
In the aftermath of Stalin’s death, three Italian communists engage in a trip to the Soviet Union to challenge their utopia with an 8mm camera. In 1957, Sauro, Luigi and Enzo all live in Alfonsine, a small town in Italy ruled like a miniature Soviet Union by the Italian Communist Party. As many communists in the West, they dream of the Soviet Union, and hope for the great Revolution. But with the wind of reform and self-criticism blowing through the Eastern Bloc after the death of Stalin the image of the Soviet Union as the workers’ paradise begins to crumble. They therefore decide to travel to the USSR to find out what is true and what is false in this supposed land of milk and honey. They film their entire journey with their 8mm camera. Through this invaluable personal archive, our film tells the hopes, disappointments and challenges of three young men faced with the reality of what seemed to be a utopia come true.
Who directed The Train to Moscow?
The Train to Moscow was directed by Federico Ferrone, Michele Manzolini.
Who stars in The Train to Moscow?
The Train to Moscow stars Sauro Ravaglia.
How long is The Train to Moscow?
The Train to Moscow has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is The Train to Moscow?
The Train to Moscow is a Documentary film.
Where was The Train to Moscow produced?
The Train to Moscow was produced in Italy, United Kingdom.