Download or read book Russian and Soviet Film Adaptations of Literature, 1900-2001 written by Stephen Hutchings and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-12-17 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing many interesting case studies and bringing together many leading authorities on the subject, this book examines the importance of film adaptations of literature in Russian cinema, especially during the Soviet period when the cinema was accorded a vital role in imposing the authority of the communist regime on the consciousness of the Soviet people.