Stalin's Daughter
Stalins Tochter
“Escaping the shadow of her father”
Synopsis
A shock wave started as Stalin's daughter Svetlana Iosifovna Alliluyeva fled to the West. During her childhood, she remained at the center of power and was her father's favorite child. However, her life was overshadowed by death and violence. Her mother and brother died, family members were murdered, and her partner was exiled by Stalin. The Iron Curtain was an obstacle in her family dream. This documentary shows for the first time interviews with friends and relatives, exclusive photos and documentation, as well as the last and never broadcast interview with Alliloejeva.
Top Cast
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Narrator
Svetlana Alliluyeva
Self
Joseph Stalin
(archive footage)
Marfa Peshkova
Self/Maxim Gorky's Granddaughter
Alexander Burdonsky
Self/Joseph Stalin's Grandchild
Olga Trifonova
Historian
Sergei Khrushchev
Self/Nikita Khrushchev's Son
Martha Schad
Historian
Stepan Mikoyan
Self/Svetlana Alliluyeva's Friend
Vasili Stalin
(archive footage)
Olga Alliluyeva
Self /Svetlana Alliluyeva's Daughter
Rosa Shand
Self/Svetlana Alliluyeva's Friend
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jobst Knigge
- Screenplay & Story
- Jobst Knigge
- Original Score
- Peter Jansen
- Original Title
- Stalins Tochter
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- doc.station, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jobst Knigge
Jobst Knigge
Peter Jansen
Jean Schablin
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Schablin
Director of Photography
Jobst Knigge
Director
Jobst Knigge
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stalin's Daughter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stalin's Daughter about?
A shock wave started as Stalin's daughter Svetlana Iosifovna Alliluyeva fled to the West. During her childhood, she remained at the center of power and was her father's favorite child. However, her life was overshadowed by death and violence. Her mother and brother died, family members were murdered, and her partner was exiled by Stalin. The Iron Curtain was an obstacle in her family dream. This documentary shows for the first time interviews with friends and relatives, exclusive photos and documentation, as well as the last and never broadcast interview with Alliloejeva.
Who directed Stalin's Daughter?
Stalin's Daughter was directed by Jobst Knigge.
Who stars in Stalin's Daughter?
The principal cast of Stalin's Daughter includes Nick Benjamin, Svetlana Alliluyeva, Joseph Stalin, Marfa Peshkova, Alexander Burdonsky.
When was Stalin's Daughter released and how long is it?
Stalin's Daughter was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Stalin's Daughter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stalin's Daughter was composed by Peter Jansen.