The Red Empire
Series Overview
The story of an empire: From its founding in 1922 to its dissolution in 1991, the Soviet Union was shaped by revolutionary idealism, but also by oppression and decay. The USSR evolved from Stalinist terror through the Thaw under Khrushchev to political processes such as glasnost and perestroika under Gorbachev. Finally, in 1991, it collapsed.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
53 min per episode
2022 – 2022
Premiered: Tue, Oct 25, 2022
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Superpower and Catastrophe”
The third part of the documentary series reconstructs the last two decades of the USSR. The revolutionary energy with which the country was founded still seemed not to have completely dissipated. Idealism and the fervor of the patriots were still present. Gorbachev brought new directions. With glasnost and perestroika, the empire was to be reformed...
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jürgen Ast, Martin Hübner
Marcus Dippner
Sergei Alekseyev, Rainer Baumert, Tatiana Sutkovaya, Nelly Mzhavanadze
Department Leadership Roster
Jürgen Ast
Director
Martin Hübner
Director
Marcus Dippner
Editor
Sergei Alekseyev
Producer
Rainer Baumert
Producer
Tatiana Sutkovaya
Producer
Nelly Mzhavanadze
Producer
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What is The Red Empire about?
The story of an empire: From its founding in 1922 to its dissolution in 1991, the Soviet Union was shaped by revolutionary idealism, but also by oppression and decay. The USSR evolved from Stalinist terror through the Thaw under Khrushchev to political processes such as glasnost and perestroika under Gorbachev. Finally, in 1991, it collapsed.
How many seasons does The Red Empire have?
The Red Empire comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Red Empire?
Key cast members in The Red Empire include Nadja Schulz-Berlinghoff, Annette Gerhardt, Marina Behnke, Max Volkert Martens, Thomas Dehler.
Who created or directed The Red Empire?
The Red Empire was developed and directed by Jürgen Ast, Martin Hübner.