Stalin's Daughter (2015)
Escaping the shadow of her father
A shock wave started as Stalin's daughter Svetlana Iosifovna Alliluyeva fled to the West. During her childhood, she remained at the center of power and was her father's favorite child. However, her life was overshadowed by death and violence. Her mother and brother died, family members were murdered, and her partner was exiled by Stalin. The Iron Curtain was an obstacle in her family dream. This documentary shows for the first time interviews with friends and relatives, exclusive photos and documentation, as well as the last and never broadcast interview with Alliloejeva.
Director: Jobst Knigge
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: October 4, 2015
Cast
- Nick Benjamin - Narrator
- Svetlana Alliluyeva - Self
- Joseph Stalin - (archive footage)
- Marfa Peshkova - Self/Maxim Gorky's Granddaughter
- Alexander Burdonsky - Self/Joseph Stalin's Grandchild
- Olga Trifonova - Historian
- Sergei Khrushchev - Self/Nikita Khrushchev's Son
- Martha Schad - Historian
- Stepan Mikoyan - Self/Svetlana Alliluyeva's Friend
- Vasili Stalin - (archive footage)
Screenplay
Music: Peter Jansen
Cinematography: Jean Schablin
Production: doc.station, ZDF
Country: Germany
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: es
Keywords
stalinism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stalin's Daughter about?
- A shock wave started as Stalin's daughter Svetlana Iosifovna Alliluyeva fled to the West. During her childhood, she remained at the center of power and was her father's favorite child. However, her life was overshadowed by death and violence. Her mother and brother died, family members were murdered, and her partner was exiled by Stalin. The Iron Curtain was an obstacle in her family dream. This documentary shows for the first time interviews with friends and relatives, exclusive photos and documentation, as well as the last and never broadcast interview with Alliloejeva.
- Who directed Stalin's Daughter?
- Stalin's Daughter was directed by Jobst Knigge.
- Who stars in Stalin's Daughter?
- Stalin's Daughter stars Nick Benjamin, Svetlana Alliluyeva, Joseph Stalin, Marfa Peshkova, Alexander Burdonsky, Olga Trifonova.
- How long is Stalin's Daughter?
- Stalin's Daughter has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Stalin's Daughter?
- Stalin's Daughter is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Stalin's Daughter produced?
- Stalin's Daughter was produced in Germany.