For 20 years, theirs was an ideological duel between two visions of Communism; a political duel, a duel for power, and above all, a duel to the death. By having Trotsky exiled and finally assassinated, Stalin gained sole control of Russia and became the unassailable dictator of the country.
Editing
Archival footage stitched like a propaganda fever dream.
Direction
Rincé lets the paranoia breathe — then suffocates you with it.
Director
Marie-Laurence Rincé
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Trotsky's grandson Esteban Volkov still guards the Mexico City house museum — yes, the bullet holes are still there.
The 'permanent revolution' vs 'socialism in one country' debate wasn't abstract — it determined who got purged.
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