What is The Thing?
The Thing is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Documentary.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Release date
- Mar 4, 1990
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
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The Thing is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Documentary.
Should you watch it?
“Amid the collapse of the Eastern Bloc, Italy's communist party decides to change its name.”
- follows debates in various communist party branches across Italy
- captures a historic political decision in 1989
- short runtime of one hour
- niche political subject matter
Watch it if you are interested in documentaries about European political history.
This is a documentary exploring political debates and the collapse of the Eastern Bloc.
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What year is the film set in?
The film is set in 1989 amid the collapse of the Eastern Bloc.
What political party is the focus of the film?
The film focuses on Italy's PCI, the largest communist party in Western Europe.
What historic decision does the party announce?
The party announces that it will change its name and become a new thing.
Where do the debates in the film take place?
The debates take place in various PCI branches across Italy.
What genre is the film classified as?
The film is classified as a documentary.
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