Soviet Films on Coronations

Description: Although primarily a romantic comedy, this film includes scenes from a New Year's celebration that mimics a coronation-like event, showcasing Soviet humor and satire.

Fact: It's one of the most popular Soviet films, traditionally watched on New Year's Eve in Russia.

Description: This documentary captures the coronation of Tsar Nicholas II, providing a rare look at the last imperial coronation in Russia before the revolution. It's included for its historical significance and the lavishness of the ceremony.

Fact: This film was one of the earliest examples of documentary filmmaking in Russia. It was shot in black and white, but some scenes were hand-tinted for color.

Description: While not directly about a coronation, this film features the political intrigue surrounding the selection of a bride for Tsar Ivan IV, which is closely related to the theme of coronations and royal succession.

Fact: The film is based on the opera by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, which itself was inspired by historical events.

Description: This silent film documents the coronation of Catherine the Great, offering a visual narrative of one of Russia's most famous rulers' ascension to the throne.

Fact: The film was restored in the 1990s, and some scenes were colorized to enhance the viewing experience.

Description: This film, set in the time of Peter the Great, includes scenes of royal ceremonies and the political machinations leading up to a coronation.

Fact: It was one of the last films produced in the Soviet Union before its dissolution.

Description: A documentary capturing the coronation of Alexander III, this film provides insight into the late 19th-century Russian imperial court's grandeur.

Fact: This film was one of the earliest to use moving pictures to document a royal event.

Description: This film, while not directly about a coronation, depicts the lavish lifestyle and the final days of the Romanov dynasty, setting the stage for the end of coronations in Russia.

Fact: The film was shot in the actual palaces where the Romanovs lived, adding authenticity to the setting.

Description: This documentary captures the 300th anniversary celebration of the Romanov dynasty, focusing on the coronation of its first Tsar, Michael I.

Fact: The film was part of a series of events commemorating the Romanov tercentenary.

Description: This early documentary film captures the coronation of Alexander II, known for his reforms, offering a historical perspective on Russian coronations.

Fact: It's one of the earliest examples of a coronation being filmed.

Description: Although no actual film exists from this era, this entry represents the historical significance of Paul I's coronation through reenactments and historical accounts.

Fact: Paul I's coronation was marked by his desire to restore the traditions of Peter the Great.