The Soviet Union made a horror movie where YOU are the monster.
This documentary posits that war and confrontation between superpowers spell doom for humanity. A film warning about all aspects of nuclear danger.
Direction
Gemma Firsova weaponizes montage like Kuleshov with a death wish.
Editing
Jarring cuts between playground laughter and mushroom clouds.
Director
Gemma Firsova
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during the 'Euromissile crisis' when NATO and Warsaw Pact mid-range nukes faced off across Europe.
Gorbachev reportedly screened this for Reagan aides; some historians credit it as cultural softening before the 1986 Reykjavik summit.
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