While a bit on the nose and preachy, this also had moments that felt incredibly powerful and real. It’s a shame to end the set on a lesser entry, but this was a journey I’m glad I took.

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Doesn’t achieve nearly the heights of Tokyo Olympiad, but still totally watchable. It’s fascinating to see how the same footage can be used in such different ways.

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An unbelievably complex and beautiful film. Full of incredible cinematography and amazing performances. This film completely captivated me; I absolutely loved it.

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A marvelously gorgeous film that also managed to expose me to a new perspective on this period in the history of the Soviet Union. Unbelievably well made and impressive, I highly recommend this film to anyone who likes looking at incredible things.

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