The Last Days of the USSR
Les Derniers Jours de l'URSS
Synopsis
From 1989 to 1991 a string of unpredictable events happened that brought to light the rivalry between two men: Gorbachev, hindered by the economic results of his perestroika, and Yeltsin, embodying the hopes of the Russian people. Illustrated with interviews of top protagonists such as Mikhail Gobachev himself, the documentary recounts the critical last two years of the former USSR.
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Philippe Faure
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Stephen F. Cohen
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Grigoriy Yavlinskiy
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Andrei Gratchev
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Mikhail Gorbachev
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Algirdas Brazauskas
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Eduard Shevardnadze
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Alexander Yakovlev
Self
Valentin Pavlov
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Gennady Burbulis
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Valery Boldin
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Kazimira Prunskienė
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Yegor Ligachyov
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Roland Dumas
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Noam Chomsky
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Vasily Starodubtsev
Self
Vyacheslav Generalov
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Oleg Baklanov
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Charles Deniau
- Screenplay & Story
- Serge Kostine, Stéphane Khémis, Jean-Charles Deniau
- Original Score
- Gérard Cohen-Tannugi
- Original Title
- Les Derniers Jours de l'URSS
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, French, Polish, Lithuanian, English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Roche Productions, France Télévisions, Planète+, LCP - Assemblée nationale
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Charles Deniau
Serge Kostine, Stéphane Khémis, Jean-Charles Deniau
Gérard Cohen-Tannugi
Gilles Dinnematin
Dominique Tibi
Department Leadership Roster
Gérard Cohen-Tannugi
Original Music Composer
Serge Kostine
Writer
Jean-Charles Deniau
Director
Jean-Charles Deniau
Writer
Gilles Dinnematin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Days of the USSR
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What is The Last Days of the USSR about?
From 1989 to 1991 a string of unpredictable events happened that brought to light the rivalry between two men: Gorbachev, hindered by the economic results of his perestroika, and Yeltsin, embodying the hopes of the Russian people. Illustrated with interviews of top protagonists such as Mikhail Gobachev himself, the documentary recounts the critical last two years of the former USSR.
Who directed The Last Days of the USSR?
The Last Days of the USSR was directed by Jean-Charles Deniau.
Who stars in The Last Days of the USSR?
The principal cast of The Last Days of the USSR includes Philippe Faure, Stephen F. Cohen, Grigoriy Yavlinskiy, Andrei Gratchev, Mikhail Gorbachev.
When was The Last Days of the USSR released and how long is it?
The Last Days of the USSR was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Days of the USSR?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Days of the USSR was composed by Gérard Cohen-Tannugi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Days of the USSR?
The Last Days of the USSR holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).