Good Bye, Sowjetunion!
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Good Bye, Sowjetunion! is a documentary film. directed by Henrike Sandner. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In the beginning, there was the dream of a better and fairer society. For millions of people; however, the Soviet dream became a nightmare. After all these years since its collapse, what still remains of the Soviet Union? How can one approach the complex history of the mighty Soviet empire today? Henrike Sandner (*1971 in Dresden) answers these questions in a very personal film. Her film episodically follows the history of the Soviet Union and the Soviet myths of greatness, heroes, new people and a new Soviet culture, based on her own story. The film lasts 52 minutes and spans the years 1917 to 1991 - a story of contrasts that juxtaposes different perspectives and realities. Private archive footage and photos contrast with "official" news, Soviet film material or DEFA film classics. A "short" and personal history of the Soviet Union.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Good Bye, Sowjetunion! about?
In the beginning, there was the dream of a better and fairer society. For millions of people; however, the Soviet dream became a nightmare. After all these years since its collapse, what still rema...
Who directed Good Bye, Sowjetunion!?
Good Bye, Sowjetunion! was directed by Henrike Sandner.
How long is Good Bye, Sowjetunion!?
Good Bye, Sowjetunion! has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Good Bye, Sowjetunion! released?
Good Bye, Sowjetunion! was released on December 14, 2021 in theaters.