SWS Academic Research eLibrarySocial Sciences & Art

Scholarly record

THE IMAGE OF STALIN IN THE WORLD CINEMA

M. Yudin

First published: 2017https://doi.org/10.5593/sgemsocial2017/22/S08.048View metrics

Abstract

The image of the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin is very popular in the world cinema. You can see Stalin in more than one hundred and thirty films. This is a record compared to other historical figures. How true is Stalin depicted in feature films? How did the trends of the times and the evaluation of society affect the process of creating his image? These questions require study and answer. All films where you can see Stalin can be divided into three categories: 1) "Comedy Stalin"; 2) "Stalin in the episodes"; 3) "Stalin as a historical figure." Unfortunately, in most films there are a number of false stereotypes. Firstly, a grotesque image of the atmosphere of gloom and grayness as opposed to the official and ceremonial life of the Soviet Union. Secondly, the Americanized model of a business collective atmosphere, which was absolutely not inherent in the Stalinist cabinet style of decision-making. Thirdly, the erroneous historical costumes and interiors, which affects the incorrect evaluation of Stalin's personality. It is regrettable that the producers and authors of the script do not attract serious historians, Sovietologists as consultants to the process of preparing for the films. This leads to distortion and incorrect perception of Stalin as a historical figure. Cinema largely reflects the views and assessments of society. And this is its subjectivity. However, with all this, the cinema must be historically reliable and rely on proven historical facts.

Publication Impact Profile

PlumX
No metrics available.
PLUMX see details

Publication details

Title
THE IMAGE OF STALIN IN THE WORLD CINEMA
Authors
M. Yudin
Proceedings
4th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference on Social Sciences and Arts SGEM 2017
Publisher
STEF92 Technology
Year
2017
Pages
361-366
SWS Citekey
Yudin20178361366
ISSN
2367-5659
ISBN
978-619-7408-18-8
Language
en
Publication type
Proceedings Paper
Keywords
Joseph Stalinimage in the cinemaevaluationhistorical truthhistorical truth.
ReferencesPending
Pendingreferences will be imported from Crossref/SWS source data

Structured references will appear here after the reference import pass. The count is preserved now so the scholarly record is not incomplete.

View or Download full articleAccess options
Full paper accessChoose SWS login, librarian support, or instant article download.

SWS access login

Login as SWS Scientific Committee

Authors and approved SWS contributors will read and export their own linked papers after identity matching by SWS profile, email and SGEM GlobalID.

For librarian assistance: [email protected]

Purchase Instant Access

48-hour online accessComing soon
Online-only accessComing soon
Download the full article in PDF formatEUR 35
  • Article can be downloaded after successful payment.
  • Article may be used according to SWS library access terms.
  • Article cannot be redistributed.
Get full paper

Back to publication list