Enthusiasm. Symphony of Donbas
1930 · 67 min · ★ 6.4 · Documentary
An audiovisual symphony that delves into the industrial, agrarian, and cultural fabric of the Donbas region during the inaugural Soviet Five Year Plan. It spotlights anti-religious campaigns, propagandistic marches, and the vibrant athletic culture of its time
Directed by Dziga Vertov
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