Konec stalinismu v Čechách
A Work of Agitprop.
A bust of Stalin is cut open on an operating table, leading to an elaborate animated depiction of Czech history from 1948 (the Communist takeover) to 1989 (the Velvet Revolution).
The Death of Stalinism in Bohemia (1991) is a animation and comedy film directed by Jan Švankmajer, released on February 13, 1991 with a runtime of 10m. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 42 ratings.
I reckon the sight of all of those scalpels heading towards his torso might have terrified even Stalin, but perhaps what emerged afterwards might have been even worse. It's his plaster bust that gets the surgical treatment and like Athena from Zeus, out springs the future of a Bohemia that is to become Czechoslovakia - only not without it's trials and tribulations. Using a combination of clay-mation styles; some…
Reviewed on April 28, 2026
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The Death of Stalinism in Bohemia was released on February 13, 1991 and runs for 10m.
The Death of Stalinism in Bohemia (1991) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
