The Russian Revolution In Colour/Fascism In Colour DVD

History isn't just black and white. Russian Revolution in ColourCold hungry and disillusioned the Russian factory workers of Petrograd staged a demonstration about a lack of bread during the winter of 1917. Incredibly this small show of dissatisfaction proved to be the catalyst for revolution in Russia and brought about the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II ending centuries of imperial rule. A Provisional Government was created but a charismatic revolutionary called Vladimir Lenin was keen to make a revolution of his own. Using dramatic reenactments and colourised... archive material this film tells the story of one of history's most extraordinary social movements. Fascism in ColourProviding a fascinating yet disturbing account of one man's desire for power this programme tells the story of Benito Mussolini's totalitarian dictatorship of Italy and the alliance with Adolf Hitler that led to the death of 55 million people. Based on descriptions of events at the time letters diary entries secret memos and telephone taps this is a truly remarkable record of the man who ultimately became Hitler's pawn. Rare archival colour footage keeps Il Duce's ruthless rule of violence intimidation and fear very much alive. [show more]

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