Comedy of the Strict Regime

Comedy of the Strict Regime

1992 · 78 min · ★ 5.1 · Comedy

The action is set in 1970 as the Soviet Union (and the entire progressive world) are preparing to celebrate Lenin's centenary. Not to be outdone, the camp commander decides to have the prisoners put on a play about Lenin's life. However, the ensuing preparations turn everything upside down and seem to offer a God-given chance to plot an escape.

Directed by Vladimir Studennikov · Written by Vladimir Studennikov

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