History Lesson (1957)
In 1933 Berlin, Bulgarian communist Georgi Dimitrov is caught up in the Reichstag fire trials when Nazis seek to frame communists. Despite orchestrated provocations and mass repression, Dimitrov’s defiant courtroom defense exposes the baseless charges, forcing his acquittal and securing him political asylum in the Soviet Union.
Director: Lev Arnshtam
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: February 26, 1957
Cast
- Stefan Savov - Georgi Dimitrov
- Tzvetana Arnaudova - Paraskeva Dimitrova
- Ivan Tonev - Stefcho
- Gennadi Yudin - Henrih Lange
- Borya Burlyaev - Vili Lange
- Apollon Yachnitskiy - Hitler
- Yuri Averin - Gyoring
- Pyotr Beryozov - Himler
- Encho Tagarov - Gyobels
- Nikolai Volkov St. - Heldorf
Screenplay
Music: Gara Garayev
Cinematography: Yu-Lan Chen, Aleksandr Shelenkov
Editing: Tatyana Likhachyova
Production: Boyana Film, Bulgarofilm, Mosfilm
Country: Bulgaria, Soviet Union
Language: български език, Pусский
Original Language: bg
More Films by Director: Lev Arnshtam
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is History Lesson about?
- In 1933 Berlin, Bulgarian communist Georgi Dimitrov is caught up in the Reichstag fire trials when Nazis seek to frame communists. Despite orchestrated provocations and mass repression, Dimitrov’s defiant courtroom defense exposes the baseless charges, forcing his acquittal and securing him political asylum in the Soviet Union.
- Who directed History Lesson?
- History Lesson was directed by Lev Arnshtam.
- Who stars in History Lesson?
- History Lesson stars Stefan Savov, Tzvetana Arnaudova, Ivan Tonev, Gennadi Yudin, Borya Burlyaev, Apollon Yachnitskiy.
- How long is History Lesson?
- History Lesson has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is History Lesson?
- History Lesson is a Drama, War film.
- Where was History Lesson produced?
- History Lesson was produced in Bulgaria, Soviet Union.