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historical accuracy

posted 7 years ago by Jes' Sayin' (6358)
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Seems some things were even worse than shown:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/truth-death-stalin-really-happened-night-forever-changed-soviet/

Also there are some critiques of its accuracy, but they don't seem that bad.
https://www.calvertjournal.com/opinion/show/9122/the-death-of-stalin-review-iannucci-buscemi-russell-beale
at the time of Stalin’s death, Molotov had long been sacked and Zhukov demoted to the provinces; Beria’s eventual downfall, which the film squeezes into a few days, actually took several months and was prompted in part by events in East Germany

[–] Renovatio (2990) 7 years ago

Isn't this film meant to be a comedy?

[–] Jes' Sayin' (6358) 7 years ago

It's not really a laugh a minute comedy, but a satire. So it kind of depends on at least being close to accurate.

I thought they did an excellent job straddling the line between funny and historical -- not easy to do!

[–] Renovatio (2990) 7 years ago

I missed it in theatre, but it's on my to watch list

[–] Jes' Sayin' (6358) 7 years ago

Missed it? Thought it just opened... (USA)

[–] Renovatio (2990) 7 years ago

It opened months ago in some countries abroad... We get some of the international and smaller movies before general release in the US.

I think this is partly because this movie is a UK production.

[–] Jes' Sayin' (6358) 7 years ago

I see. But who's "we"? Espana?

[–] Renovatio (2990) 7 years ago

Oh, Dubai 😉

It showed at the Dubai film festival as well.

[–] Jes' Sayin' (6358) 7 years ago

Wow, exotic!

[–] modica (4169) 7 years ago

I just saw it. Still in theaters in my area.