The Death Of Stalin
- 2017 film
Comedy film directed by Armando Iannucci about the last days of Joseph Stalin and the chaos after his death. Also features Simon Russell Beale, Steve Buscemi, Jeffrey Tambor, Michael Palin, Paul Whitehouse and more.
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The Death of Stalin: who were the key figures?
As the title suggests The Death of Stalin, takes place during the power struggle that followed the 'Man of Steel's' death.
Finlay Greig, i Newspaper, 20th October 2017The Death of Stalin review
Armando Iannucci's film uses visual grandeur to heighten the petty, scabrous humour.
Ryan Gibley, The New Statesman, 20th October 2017The Death of Stalin review
This delicious new dark comedy comes courtesy of renowned political satirist Armando Iannucci (The Thick Of It, Veep).
Matthew Turner, i Newspaper, 19th October 2017Armando Iannucci interview
The Independent sat down with The Thick of It creator to discuss the American President, Brexit, and the utterly hilarious The Death of Stalin.
Jack Shepherd, The Independent, 19th October 2017The Death Of Stalin - film review
Deliciously clever satire from the creator of The Thick Of It.
NME, 19th October 2017Jason Isaacs interview: The Death Of Stalin
We said hello to Jason Isaacs, before chatting about The Death Of Stalin and Star Trek: Discovery...
Rob Leane, Den Of Geek, 19th October 2017The Death of Stalin review
Any concerns that Armando Iannucci's satire about the death of the most important figure in Soviet history would be revisionist or glorifying are quickly put to rest by an early scene in which comrade Stalin collapses in a puddle of his own piss on his office carpet.
Steve Hogarty, City AM, 19th October 2017The Death of Stalin: what really happened
What really happened on the night that forever changed Soviet history?
Adam White, The Telegraph, 19th October 2017The Death of Stalin review
Armando Iannucci makes a delicious mockery of Russian history.
Tim Robey, The Telegraph, 19th October 2017How Death of Stalin plays Russian roulette with truth
Armando Iannucci's new film is a romp through some of the darkest days of the 20th century. But, asks one historian, is farce really the best way to understand the dictator's murderous regime - or its legacy in Russia today?
Richard Overy, The Guardian, 18th October 2017