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The Childhood of Maxim Gorky

Where:

🇷🇺 Russia

When:

The 1870s The 1880s

Young Maxim grows up under the czarist regime with his grandparents as guardians. Continually demeaned by his martinet grandfather, Maxim is drawn to his warm-hearted grandmother, who instills in him the willingness to pursue his writing muse.

Released in 1938 — 98 minutes

Genre:

Drama

Language:

Russian