Soviet Film and WWII

Motifs and themes Main themes of Soviet movies during the world war 2 were the glorification of the deeds of party leaders, as well as patriotism. Main themes of Soviet movies during the world war 2 were the glorification of the deeds of party leaders, as well as patriotism. Patriotism was especially depicted through the actions of common men. Patriotism was especially depicted through the actions of common men. Depictions of communist ideology was also encouraged Depictions of communist ideology was also encouraged

There were several ways these themes were reflected in movies, patriotism, for example was reflected in large crowds of soldiers fighting and sacrificing themselves for the motherland.

Ballad of a Soldier (1961) Directed by Grigori Chukhrai, who was himself a former soldier. Directed by Grigori Chukhrai, who was himself a former soldier. Rather than focusing on a large group of soldiers, the story here focuses on one man, Alyosha, played by Vladimir Ivashov. Rather than focusing on a large group of soldiers, the story here focuses on one man, Alyosha, played by Vladimir Ivashov. It was an attempt to portray WWII more humanely while still reflecting the ideals of patriotism and sacrifice. It was an attempt to portray WWII more humanely while still reflecting the ideals of patriotism and sacrifice. Patriotism is embodied in the actions of Alyosha, who is rewarded for his bravery with a leave, he eventually returns to the front and sacrifices himself, perishing heroically in the service of his country. Patriotism is embodied in the actions of Alyosha, who is rewarded for his bravery with a leave, he eventually returns to the front and sacrifices himself, perishing heroically in the service of his country.

Camaraderie amongst soldiers is also stressed in this movie. As well as communist ideals, as there are many scenes of solders sharing everything they have. Camaraderie amongst soldiers is also stressed in this movie. As well as communist ideals, as there are many scenes of solders sharing everything they have. Sexuality is also explored in this movie through Alyoshas seduction of a country girl. While it appears almost awkward on screen, this brought a level of sensuality to the screen that post war generation particularly enjoyed. Sexuality is also explored in this movie through Alyoshas seduction of a country girl. While it appears almost awkward on screen, this brought a level of sensuality to the screen that post war generation particularly enjoyed.

My Name is Ivan (1962) Directed by Andrei Tarkovskii Directed by Andrei Tarkovskii In this movie we are presented with the stoic child Ivan, who is enlisted as a scout for the Russian army. In this movie we are presented with the stoic child Ivan, who is enlisted as a scout for the Russian army. Contrary to most war movies, the central themes here are not centered around patriotism. Rather, Ivans bravery is fueled by his need for revenge not by his love of country. Contrary to most war movies, the central themes here are not centered around patriotism. Rather, Ivans bravery is fueled by his need for revenge not by his love of country. Ivans revenge ultimately turns him into a mindless automaton, who is almost totally devoid of childlike emotion. Ivans revenge ultimately turns him into a mindless automaton, who is almost totally devoid of childlike emotion. This movie has a level of spirituality in it which is unusual, reflected through dream sequences. This movie has a level of spirituality in it which is unusual, reflected through dream sequences.

There are several things in this movie which make it a departure from mainstream soviet film. One is the use of icons and Christian symbols. Another is the humane nature of the characters. They are portrayed as realistic men and are not overly heroic or fearless. There are several things in this movie which make it a departure from mainstream soviet film. One is the use of icons and Christian symbols. Another is the humane nature of the characters. They are portrayed as realistic men and are not overly heroic or fearless.