Goodnight, Mister Stalin

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Seventy years after the death of one of history’s most feared dictators, the town of Gori in Georgia remains inextricably linked with its most famous son. For Nasi, a resident of the town, keeping that association alive and promoting an image of Stalin as a benevolent leader is central to her identity. Her beliefs bring her into conflict with her adoptive granddaughter Zhana, an activist fighting for a more open reckoning with his dark legacy. As the two women attempt to reconcile their differences, reflecting on how their personal experiences of war have shaped their politics, a fascinating study emerges of the impact of unresolved Soviet-era legacies on present-day culture wars.


This film will screen as part of the programme Shorts: Staying with the Trouble.

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Shorts: Staying with the Trouble + Q&A
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Showroom - Screen 1
Q&A with directors Angelo Madsen Minax and Benjamin Kodboel. Moderated by Jamie Allan.
Shorts: Staying with the Trouble + Q&A
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Showroom - Bertha DocHouse Screen 3
Q&A with the director Benjamin Kodboel. Moderated by Frances Byrne.

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