Documentary · Soviet Union · 1972 · 20m

The Children of this Century

Дети нашего века

Synopsis

A poetic documentary chronicling the history of Soviet childhood from the Russian Revolution to the postwar years. Combining children’s drawings with archival footage, the film portrays how young people experienced war, upheaval, and progress, while reflecting on the role of education, the Pioneers, and the dreams of future generations.

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