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Solovky Power

April 1, 1988 1h 33m 5.8/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Solovky Power is a documentary film. directed by Marina Goldovskaya.

Starring Aleksandr Proshkin, Saveliy Savenko, and Dmitry Likhachev

Synopsis

"Solovky Power" is a documentary about the first Soviet labor camp created by Lenin in 1923. Solovky was established in a complex of ancient monasteries on a cluster of islands off the remote White Sea coast. Though its name derives from the Russian word for nightingale, the title of the film echoes the term 'Soviet power', stressing the fact that from the very beginning the Soviet penal colonies were a world unto themselves.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 1, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Mosfilm
  • Krug

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Solovky Power about?

"Solovky Power" is a documentary about the first Soviet labor camp created by Lenin in 1923. Solovky was established in a complex of ancient monasteries on a cluster of islands off the remote White...

Who directed Solovky Power?

Solovky Power was directed by Marina Goldovskaya.

How long is Solovky Power?

Solovky Power has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Solovky Power released?

Solovky Power was released on April 1, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Solovky Power?

The main cast of Solovky Power includes Aleksandr Proshkin, Saveliy Savenko, Dmitry Likhachev.