25 October, the First Day

25 October, the First Day

1968 · 8 min · ★ 5.8 · Animation, History

A short film made by Yuri Norstein for the 60th anniversary of the October Revolution, The 25th - the First Day recounts that day using art from the revolutionary period.

Directed by Yuri Norstein · Written by Yuri Norstein

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