Description: Chronicling the life of Joseph Stalin as a bank-robbing gangster in pre-revolutionary Russia. The story of how a diminutive 20-something Soso led a group of revolutionaries in a massive bank heist to rob the Imperial Bank in 1907 Tbilisi and in the process became the man known as Stalin. This was the Wild Wild East, made up of Cossacks, Bolshevik gunslingers, the Tsar’s secret police, and proto-fascistic brigades.
Genre: Feature Film
Date Created: 09-12-24
“Young Stalin”: A Gritty Tale of Revolution and Robbery
Step into the chaotic world of “Young Stalin,” a riveting feature film that delves into the origins of Joseph Stalin as a bank-robbing gangster in pre-revolutionary Russia. Follow the gripping story of a young Soso, thrust into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Cossacks, Bolshevik gunslingers, and the Tsar’s secret police as he leads a daring bank heist in 1907 Tbilisi. Witness the transformation of a seemingly ordinary man into one of the most notorious figures in history, amidst a backdrop of political turmoil and intrigue.
Directed by the visionary Géla Babluani and featuring a standout performance by Cosmo Jarvis, “Young Stalin” promises to captivate audiences with its unique blend of historical drama, action, and suspense. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a lesser-known chapter in the life of one of the 20th century’s most enigmatic figures, set against the backdrop of the Wild Wild East and the birth of a revolution.
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