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Summary:

Just as America envisioned Communist threats during much of the 20th century, the specter of capitalism loomed large in the Soviet Cold War psyche. This program surveys Soviet animated propaganda embodying that fiercely anti-capitalist spirit and proclaiming the superiority of the Soviet economic system. Included are films that envision the exploration of Mars and the resultant Communist triumph over free-market forces, while warning against capitalist interference in China.

Table of Contents:

• Overview (27 min.)
• Interplanetary revolution / screenplay and direction by the artists Z. Komisarenko, Y. Merkulov, and N. Khodataev (1924) (8 min.)
• We'll keep our eyes peeled / created by the N. Khodataev Group (1927) (3 min.)
• Shareholder / director, Roman Davydov (1963) (24 min.)
• Proud little ship / director, V. Bordzilovsky (1966) (18 min.)
• Prophets and lessons / director, V. Kotyonochkin (1967) (10 min.)
• China in flames / directors, Z. Komisarenko, N. Maksimov, Y. Merkulov, and N. Khodataev (1925) (32 min.).

Contributors:

Borsten, Joan

Vidov, Oleg

Harrison, Richard, 1935-

Komissarenko, Zenon P., 1891-1980

Merkulov, Youry

Khodataev, Nikolai P., 1892-1979

Maksimov, N.

Davydov, Roman Vladimirovich, 1913-1988

Bordzilovsky, Vitold, 1918-1979

Kotënochkin, Vi︠a︡cheslav

Jove Films (Firm)

Kino-studii︠a︡ "Soi︠u︡zmulʹtfilʹm" (Soviet Union)

Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)

Languages:

English
Russian

Language Notes:

In English and Russian with English subtitles.

Alternate Titles:

Title on container and disc: Capitalist sharks: Soviet animation vs. greed and ambition

Subjects:

Propaganda, Soviet

Propaganda, Communist

Propaganda, Anti-American — Soviet Union

Animated films — Soviet Union — History and criticism

Animated films — Soviet Union — Themes, motives

Motion pictures in propaganda — Soviet Union

Cold War — Caricatures and cartoons

Capitalism — Caricatures and cartoons

Free enterprise — Caricatures and cartoons

Communism — Economic aspects — Caricatures and cartoons

Soviet Union — Economic policy — Caricatures and cartoons

Cold War (1945-1989)

1945-1989

Propaganda, Anti-American

Animated films

Animated films — Themes, motives

Motion pictures in propaganda

Capitalism

Free enterprise

Communism — Economic aspects

Communism

Economic policy

Soviet Union

Genres:

Animated films

Animated films — Soviet Union

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Caricatures and cartoons

System Details:

DVD-R.

Performers:

Narrators Joan Borsten, Richard Harrison, Oleg Vidov; commentators Igor Kokarev, Fyodor Khitruk.

Production Credits:

Editors, Ben Edwards, Sebastian Leda, Alan Chamberlain ; cameraman, Gagik Hambardzumyan ; additional music, Claudio Collino, Yussi Wenger, Oleg Vidov ; translator, Julian H. Lowenfeld.

General Notes:

NOTICE: This is a DVD-R and may not play on all DVD players.
Public performance rights included.

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (98 min. [i.e. 122 min.]) : sound, black & whiteand color ; 4 3/4 in.

Physical Characteristics:

plastic; metal; polychrome; monochrome

Audio Characteristics:

digital; optical

Digital Characteristics:

video file; DVD video; region 1

Call Numbers:

ANI 1997 DVD

ISBNs:

1421344602
9781421344607

Other Standard Numbers:

Publisher Number, Films for the Humanitites & Sciences: FFH 35507-K

OCLC Numbers:

1053156673
70191192 [Invalid]