Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole (1990)

Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole (1990) poster

A satiric comedy which dissects the iconography of the 'Soviet Hero'. Original footage of a propaganda film from 1941 is the starting point for this parody of the ideological cliches of Soviet cinema. It follows the story of a Russian crew across the North Pole.

Director: Maxim Pezhemsky
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Sergei Kuryokhin
Cinematography: Valery Mironov
Editing: Tamara Denisova
Production: Lenfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru

Themes

Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony

Keywords

satire, soviet realism, short film

More Films by Director: Maxim Pezhemsky
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole about?
A satiric comedy which dissects the iconography of the 'Soviet Hero'. Original footage of a propaganda film from 1941 is the starting point for this parody of the ideological cliches of Soviet cinema. It follows the story of a Russian crew across the North Pole.
Who directed Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole?
Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole was directed by Maxim Pezhemsky.
Who stars in Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole?
Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole stars Aleksandr Zavyalov, Semyon Furman, Viktor Bychkov, Vladimir Baranov.
How long is Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole?
Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
What genre is Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole?
Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole is a Comedy film.
Where was Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole produced?
Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole was produced in Soviet Union.
What are the themes of Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole?
The themes of Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.