Kino-Pravda
Between 1922 and 1925, a total of 23 issues of Dziga Vertov’s newsreel series KINO-PRAVDA (KINO-TRUTH) appeared (albeit irregularly and in very few copies). Vertov’s goal was to create a kind of ‘screen newspaper’; the title is a tribute to the newspaper Pravda founded by Lenin. Just like the KINONEDELJA (KINO-WEEK) newsreel series (1918-19), the KINO-PRAVDA issues offer a fascinating insight into the early Soviet Union and demonstrate the rapid development of Vertov’s film language. The 22 surviving issues (No. 12 is lost) have been digitized and subtitled in German and English by the Austrian Film Museum.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Kino-Pravda has evolved significantly over a span of 3 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 23 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 5.4/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 5.4. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Kino-Pravda has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Kino-Pravda No. 16: Spring Pravda. A Lyrical View Newsreel standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Kino-Pravda. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Kino-Pravda franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Kino-Pravda No. 1
Dziga Vertov-directed Soviet newsreel covering: Starving children / Requisitioning of valuables possessed by the Russian Orthodox Church / Fundraising flights i...
Kino-Pravda No. 2
Dziga Vertov-directed Soviet newsreel covering: The opening of an electric generating station / Trial of the Socialist Revolutionaries....
Kino-Pravda No. 3
Dziga Vertov-directed Soviet newsreel covering: Trial of the Socialist Revolutionaries / Demonstrators carrying banners....
Kino-Pravda No. 4
Dziga Vertov-directed Soviet newsreel covering: Trial of the Socialist Revolutionaries / Motor race Moscow – Sevastopol' / Barges loaded with grain are sent to ...
Kino-Pravda No. 5
Dziga Vertov-directed Soviet newsreel covering: Peasant People's Commissar for Agricultural Affairs, Vasilij Jakovenko / Health resort Soči / Sanatorium for chi...
Kino-Pravda No. 6
Dziga Vertov-directed Soviet newsreel covering: Streetcar collision / Arms manufacturing plant resumes operation / Assembling an automobile / Bicycle and motorc...
Kino-Pravda No. 7
Dziga Vertov-directed Soviet newsreel covering: Trial of the Socialist Revolutionaries / Rebuilding of the destroyed Siberian village of Taseevo / Railroad stat...
Kino-Pravda No. 8
Dziga Vertov-directed Soviet newsreel covering: A bet is placed on the outcome of the Trial of the Socialist Revolutionaries / The verdict / People in streetcar...
Kino-Pravda No. 9
Dziga Vertov-directed Soviet newsreel covering: Congress of the "Living Church" / Opening of the horse racing season / Demonstration of an American movie camera...
Kino-Pravda No. 10
Dziga Vertov-directed Soviet newsreel covering: International Youth Day and demonstrations / All-Russian Olympiad / Streetcar collision / Construction of automo...
Kino-Pravda No. 11
Dziga Vertov-directed Soviet newsreel covering: All-Russian Congress of Trade Unions / Delegations and diplomats / Renaming of a confectionery factory / Unloadi...
Kino-Pravda No. 13: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow. A Film Poem Dedicated to the October Revolution
Dziga Vertov-directed Soviet newsreel. The first themed issue of Kino-Pravda, devoted to the fifth anniversary of the October Revolution in 1922....
Kino-Pravda No. 14
Dziga Vertov-directed Soviet newsreel covering: IV. Congress of the Comintern / Congress of the Profintern....
Kino-Pravda No. 15
Dziga Vertov-directed Soviet newsreel covering: Against war / Against Gods / Education / Agitation / Sports and gymnastics / Danger of war....
Kino-Pravda No. 16: Spring Pravda. A Lyrical View Newsreel
Dziga Vertov-directed Soviet newsreel covering: Arts and crafts exhibition / Actions against hunger / Eisenstein's first film "Dnevnik Glumova" ("Glumov's Diar...
Kino-Pravda No. 17
Dziga Vertov-directed Soviet newsreel covering: Hunger and harvest / Alliance between city and country / Agricultural and home industries exhibition: To the exh...
Kino-Pravda No. 18: A Movie-Camera Race Over 299 Metres and 14 Minutes and 50 Seconds in the Direction of Soviet Reality
Dziga Vertov-directed Soviet newsreel covering: Up the Eiffel Tower in Paris / Moscow / Auto race Petrograd – Moscow / Aspects of everyday Soviet life / Peasant...
Kino-Pravda No. 19: A Movie-Camera Race Moscow – Arctic Ocean
Dziga Vertov-directed Soviet newsreel covering: Connecting city and country, south and north, summer and winter, peasant women and worker women / Emancipation o...
Kino-Pravda No. 20: Pioneer Pravda
Dziga Vertov-directed Soviet newsreel covering: Reports of the Pioneers: Excursion to the country, to the zoo etc....
Kino-Pravda No. 21: Lenin Kino-Pravda. A Film Poem About Lenin
Dziga Vertov-directed Soviet newsreel made to commemorate the first anniversary of the death of Vladimir Ilich Lenin (21st January 1924 - 1925) drawn from 'The ...
Kino-Pravda No. 22: Lenin Is Alive in the Heart of the Peasant. A Film Story
Dziga Vertov-directed Soviet newsreel covering: First anniversary of Lenin's death / Smycka of the city and the village: group of peasants visit Moscow / Lenin'...
Kino-Pravda No. 23: Radio Pravda
Dziga Vertov-directed Soviet newsreel covering: A peasant buys a receiver at the radio shop / Instructions to attach an antenna / A broadcast-station is develop...
Common Questions about Kino-Pravda
How many movies are in the Kino-Pravda?
There are currently 23 movies in the Kino-Pravda, starting from Kino-Pravda No. 1 to the latest release, Kino-Pravda No. 23: Radio Pravda.
What is the best order to watch the Kino-Pravda?
The best way to watch the Kino-Pravda is usually in release order: starting with Kino-Pravda No. 1 and ending with Kino-Pravda No. 23: Radio Pravda. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Kino-Pravda?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Kino-Pravda No. 16: Spring Pravda. A Lyrical View Newsreel in this franchise.