Gazeta #4 (1932)

The only surviving film from the first trip of Aleksandr Medvedkin's Kinopoezd (film train). A 'film-newspaper' demonstrating one key aspect of the train's work: the desire to encourage shame. In it, poor workers are named and shamed outright and local leaders are filmed at a lengthy and ill-focused meeting, ignoring the urgent demands of the work that surround them.

Director: Nikolay Karmazinskiy
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date:
Cinematography: Gleb Troyanski
Production: Kinopoezd Soiuzkinokhroniki
Country: Soviet Union
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Nikolay Karmazinskiy
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gazeta #4 about?
The only surviving film from the first trip of Aleksandr Medvedkin's Kinopoezd (film train). A 'film-newspaper' demonstrating one key aspect of the train's work: the desire to encourage shame. In it, poor workers are named and shamed outright and local leaders are filmed at a lengthy and ill-focused meeting, ignoring the urgent demands of the work that surround them.
Who directed Gazeta #4?
Gazeta #4 was directed by Nikolay Karmazinskiy.
How long is Gazeta #4?
Gazeta #4 has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is Gazeta #4?
Gazeta #4 is a Documentary film.
Where was Gazeta #4 produced?
Gazeta #4 was produced in Soviet Union.