Solovki
"Solovki Special Purpose Camps"
Originally released in 1929. Solovki is a documentary film. directed by Aleksandr Cherkasov. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Depicts life in the Solovki prison camp as a vacation at a holiday resort, pointing at the authorities’ efforts to humanise the re-education of criminals via an aesthetics of normalcy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 16, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Sovkino
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Solovki about?
Depicts life in the Solovki prison camp as a vacation at a holiday resort, pointing at the authorities’ efforts to humanise the re-education of criminals via an aesthetics of normalcy.
Who directed Solovki?
Solovki was directed by Aleksandr Cherkasov.
How long is Solovki?
Solovki has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Solovki released?
Solovki was released on May 16, 1929 in theaters.