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Oleg

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Based on his soon-to-be published autobiography, OLEG reveals the incredible life story of Oleg Vidov. Born in communist Russia to a schoolteacher, by the age of 25, Oleg had become one of the Soviet Union's most celebrated actors of his time. However, no amount of fame could save him from the political system that tried to control his life. He married into General Secretary Brezhnev's inner circle only to wind up blacklisted, threatened with death, and forced to defect to the West. Reinventing himself in Hollywood, his efforts to counter anti-Russian stereotypes were attacked by the same forces that ruined his career decades earlier. Finally, in October 1991, with Oleg's fears of persecution calmed by the rise of perestroika, he returned to Moscow to star in a Danish film. Then, two months later, on Christmas Day 1991, President Gorbachev resigned from office and the USSR collapsed.

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Annette Basile FILMINK (Australia) … something that will appeal to history buffs, cinephiles, animation fans and documentary lovers … Rated: 17/20 Jun 11, 2024 Full Review Sarah Knight Adamson Sarah's Backstage Pass Oleg Vidov (the Robert Redford of Russia for nearly three decades) is a tale of courage, political freedom, and humanitarianism-although it is mainly a love story. Rated: 4/4 Nov 1, 2021 Full Review Alex Saveliev Film Threat Olegis a treasure cove of stunning historical footage and seamlessly integrated reenactments. Rated: 7/10 Oct 29, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews
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Nadia Tass

Director

Brian Cox

Narrator

Costa Ronin

Oleg Vidov

Cory Taylor

Writer

Oleg Vidov

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Gregor Zupanc

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Synopsis Based on his soon-to-be published autobiography, OLEG reveals the incredible life story of Oleg Vidov. Born in communist Russia to a schoolteacher, by the age of 25, Oleg had become one of the Soviet Union's most celebrated actors of his time. However, no amount of fame could save him from the political system that tried to control his life. He married into General Secretary Brezhnev's inner circle only to wind up blacklisted, threatened with death, and forced to defect to the West. Reinventing himself in Hollywood, his efforts to counter anti-Russian stereotypes were attacked by the same forces that ruined his career decades earlier. Finally, in October 1991, with Oleg's fears of persecution calmed by the rise of perestroika, he returned to Moscow to star in a Danish film. Then, two months later, on Christmas Day 1991, President Gorbachev resigned from office and the USSR collapsed.
Director
Nadia Tass
Producer
Joan Borsten
Screenwriter
Cory Taylor, Oleg Vidov, Gregor Zupanc, Cory Taylor
Production Co
Films By Jove
Genre
Biography, Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 37m
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