What is Beginning of an Unknown Era?
Beginning of an Unknown Era is a film first released in 1967. Catalogued under War, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1967
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 73 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 31, 1967
- Studios
- Experimental Film Studio
- Genres
- War, Drama
- Updated
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Beginning of an Unknown Era is a film first released in 1967. Catalogued under War, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Experimental Film Studio. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Two young directors bring banned Russian tales to the screen, only to be locked away.”
- Adaptation of long‑suppressed Russian literature
- Atmospheric depiction of post‑revolution hardship
- Historical insight into Soviet censorship
- Bleak tone may deter some viewers
- Short runtime limits narrative depth
Watch it if you appreciate austere historical dramas that explore suppressed Soviet literature.
The film’s stark, gritty portrayal of early Soviet turmoil is best suited for mature audiences.
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What is the premise of the film?
It intertwines two short stories—‘Angel’ by Olesha and ‘The Homeland of Electricity’ by Platonov—depicting post‑revolutionary brutality and grotesque haunting.
Why was the film censored for twenty years?
Because it adapted works by Russian authors whose stories had been banned for decades, the authorities placed it in the censor’s vault.
When was the film released and what is its length?
It was released in 1967 in the Soviet Union and runs approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes.
Who directed the film?
The film was created by two young, unnamed directors who adapted the banned stories.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a war drama.