History Lesson
Урок истории
Synopsis
In 1933 Berlin, Bulgarian communist Georgi Dimitrov is caught up in the Reichstag fire trials when Nazis seek to frame communists. Despite orchestrated provocations and mass repression, Dimitrov’s defiant courtroom defense exposes the baseless charges, forcing his acquittal and securing him political asylum in the Soviet Union.
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Stefan Savov
Georgi Dimitrov
Tzvetana Arnaudova
Paraskeva Dimitrova
Ivan Tonev
Stefcho
Gennadi Yudin
Henrih Lange
Borya Burlyaev
Vili Lange
Apollon Yachnitskiy
Hitler
Yuri Averin
Gyoring
Pyotr Beryozov
Himler
Encho Tagarov
Gyobels
Nikolai Volkov St.
Heldorf
Georgi Kaloyanchev
Van der Lyube
Jānis Osis
Chairman of the Byunger
Nikolai Solovyov
investigator Fogt
Andrey Fayt
defender Zack
Velta Līne
Ilza Lange
Evgeniy Kuznetsov
Prosecutor Werner
Karlis Trencis
Yevgeni Teterin
Max, undergrounder
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lev Arnshtam
- Screenplay & Story
- Hristo Piskov, Lev Arnshtam
- Original Score
- Gara Garayev
- Original Title
- Урок истории
- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria, Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Boyana Film, Bulgarofilm, Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lev Arnshtam
Hristo Piskov, Lev Arnshtam
Gara Garayev
Yu-Lan Chen, Aleksandr Shelenkov
Tatyana Likhachyova
Igor Vakar, Valcho Draganov
Department Leadership Roster
Asen Grozev
Production Design
Tatyana Likhachyova
Editor
Ato Zaydner
Costume Design
Yu-Lan Chen
Director of Photography
Hristo Piskov
Writer
Aleksei Parkhomenko
Production Design
Lev Arnshtam
Director
Lev Arnshtam
Writer
Aleksandr Shelenkov
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About History Lesson
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is History Lesson about?
In 1933 Berlin, Bulgarian communist Georgi Dimitrov is caught up in the Reichstag fire trials when Nazis seek to frame communists. Despite orchestrated provocations and mass repression, Dimitrov’s defiant courtroom defense exposes the baseless charges, forcing his acquittal and securing him political asylum in the Soviet Union.
Who directed History Lesson?
History Lesson was directed by Lev Arnshtam.
Who stars in History Lesson?
The principal cast of History Lesson includes Stefan Savov, Tzvetana Arnaudova, Ivan Tonev, Gennadi Yudin, Borya Burlyaev.
When was History Lesson released and how long is it?
History Lesson was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for History Lesson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for History Lesson was composed by Gara Garayev.