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Iron Curtain: Life Under Soviet Occupation

Iron Curtain: Life Under Soviet Occupation

122024•56m•7.0/10
DocumentaryWar & Politics

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7.0/10(5)

How did the Soviet Union impose its communist ideology on the countries of Central and Eastern Europe after World War II? The story of how, from 1945 until the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961, these countries were gradually subjected to the totalitarian Soviet yoke.

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Production

Roche Productions, ARTE

Language

FR

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 15, 2024

Last Aired

October 15, 2024

Networks

ARTE

Created By

Tania Rakhmanova

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Satellite States
E1
Satellite States
Air date: 2024-10-15
While, in 1944, the Red Army is advancing towards Berlin, Stalin is already planning to incorporate Eastern Europe into his sphere of influence.
Stalin's Reign
E2
Stalin's Reign
Air date: 2024-10-15
In December 1949, the entire communist world celebrates Stalin's 70th birthday.
Uprisings
E3
Uprisings
Air date: 2024-10-15
After Stalin's death in 1953, the inhabitants of the Eastern Bloc dream of a better future.

Cast

Chloé Réjon

Chloé Réjon

Self - Narrator (voice)

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