Russians Go - For How Long?

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
2050
Date Released
16 Sep 1968
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 4
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Russians Go - for How Long?. DESCRIPTION: With Russian evacuation of major towns in Czechoslovakia, we release a Russian newsreel item giving the Soviet view on the situation. Needless to say, it does nothing to change our opinion. Indeed, it only serves to strengthen our sympathy for the people after their abortive attempt at autonomy. SHOTLIST: GV Air town in Czechoslovakia. MS pan from crowds walking in street to Russian tank. CU pan from soldiers to gun in armoured car. MS armoured car driving along street. MS people on curb. MS people and Russian soldiers chatting. CU ditto. CU people reading newspaper headlines. MS group of people watching. MS traffic in snow. MS arms being laid down on curb-side. CU pan round arms on ground. MS CU general shots of civilians and Russian soldiers fraternising.
Keywords
Politics and government; Vehicles; Weapons; Propaganda; Occupied territories; Military
Locations
Czechoslovakia
Footage sources
France
Card file number
93914
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
155
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Russians Go - For How Long?', British Movietone News Issue No. 2050, 16 Sep 1968. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/27544 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)