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The Russian Miracle

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1963-05-073h 49m

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Das russische Wunder (The Russian Miracle) (1963) is a two-part East German documentary directed by Annelie and Andrew Thorndike. The documentary chronicles Russia’s dramatic transformation from the Tsarist Empire to the Soviet Union, covering key historical moments including the 1917 October Revolution and the rise of Soviet communism. Through the use of archival footage, the film explores the socio-political upheavals that reshaped Russia and culminates in the achievements of the Soviet space program. Produced by DEFA, it was first broadcast on East German television in 1963, offering an insightful look at Russia's 20th-century evolution.

Directors
Annelie Thorndike, Andrew Thorndike
Writters
Klaus Alde, Joachim Hadaschik, Annelie Thorndike, Manfred Krause, Andrew Thorndike, Richard Cohn-Vossen
Editors
Christa Bramann

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  1. Wolfgang Heinz

    Wolfgang Heinz

    (narrator)

  2. Günter Grabbert

    Günter Grabbert

    (narrator)

  3. Fred Düren

    Fred Düren

    (narrator)

  4. Günther Simon

    Günther Simon

    (narrator)

  5. Horst Drinda

    Horst Drinda

    (narrator)

  6. Lotte Loebinger

    Lotte Loebinger

    (narrator)

  7. Wolfgang Langhoff

    Wolfgang Langhoff

    (narrator)

  8. Helmut Müller-Lankow

    Helmut Müller-Lankow

    (narrator)

  9. Walter Niklaus

    Walter Niklaus

    (narrator)

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Original Language
German
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