Stalin's Wife (2005)
How did Nadezhda Alliluyev die?
At the tender age of sixteen Nadezhda Alliluyev married Joseph Stalin, twenty three years her senior. Throughout their fourteen years of family life, Nadezhda stood by as Stalin transformed from the ordinary revolutionary into the unlimited dictator of Russia - a semi-god, whose portraits replaced Christian orthodox icons in the corners of peasant's huts. One morning she was found dead in her bed, revolver by her side. Up to this day, historians continue the heated debate as to whether she had killed herself or was murdered by Stalin. Tsukerman's film is an attempt to solve the riddles of the not-so-distant past, weaving stories within stories and blending commentary from remaining relatives, friends, and historians with rare archival footage. The film provides a fascinating overview of the early history of the USSR while simultaneously exploring the myriad questions surrounding this complex relationship.
Cast
- Timothy Smallwood - Narrator
- Susan Doukas - Narrator
- Mick Cribben - Narrator
- Nadezhda Alliluyeva
- Joseph Stalin
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stalin's Wife about?
- At the tender age of sixteen Nadezhda Alliluyev married Joseph Stalin, twenty three years her senior. Throughout their fourteen years of family life, Nadezhda stood by as Stalin transformed from the ordinary revolutionary into the unlimited dictator of Russia - a semi-god, whose portraits replaced Christian orthodox icons in the corners of peasant's huts. One morning she was found dead in her bed, revolver by her side. Up to this day, historians continue the heated debate as to whether she had killed herself or was murdered by Stalin. Tsukerman's film is an attempt to solve the riddles of the not-so-distant past, weaving stories within stories and blending commentary from remaining relatives, friends, and historians with rare archival footage. The film provides a fascinating overview of the early history of the USSR while simultaneously exploring the myriad questions surrounding this complex relationship.
- Who directed Stalin's Wife?
- Stalin's Wife was directed by Slava Tsukerman.
- Who stars in Stalin's Wife?
- Stalin's Wife stars Timothy Smallwood, Susan Doukas, Mick Cribben, Nadezhda Alliluyeva, Joseph Stalin.
- How long is Stalin's Wife?
- Stalin's Wife has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Stalin's Wife?
- Stalin's Wife is a Documentary film.
- Where was Stalin's Wife produced?
- Stalin's Wife was produced in United States of America.