The Chekist is probably the best film which depicts all the madness and horrors of the early Soviet Union and gives an understanding what "Red" really means.
The film starts in early 1920s, following the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia. It tells a short story from the POV of a member of the CHEKA about the horrific terrors that took place during that period. The troyka (Russion for "Three") trial is a proceeding in which take part three chekists and decide the fate of the accused. From the beggining, the trial, where people who allegedly aided the Whites are senteced to death, seems like a regular routine for them. There was so little attention and care that one of the chekists accidently sentenced himself to death penalty, which was probably the most absurd and funny moment in the film.
And then, the film shows how the main character changes through mass executions, rotting corpses and fear. I would recommend watching The Chekist to anyone who is interestend in this topic and not affraid to witness the Red Terror.
The film starts in early 1920s, following the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia. It tells a short story from the POV of a member of the CHEKA about the horrific terrors that took place during that period. The troyka (Russion for "Three") trial is a proceeding in which take part three chekists and decide the fate of the accused. From the beggining, the trial, where people who allegedly aided the Whites are senteced to death, seems like a regular routine for them. There was so little attention and care that one of the chekists accidently sentenced himself to death penalty, which was probably the most absurd and funny moment in the film.
And then, the film shows how the main character changes through mass executions, rotting corpses and fear. I would recommend watching The Chekist to anyone who is interestend in this topic and not affraid to witness the Red Terror.