A riveting screenplay of the life of the revolutionary leader, from
the author of The Dilemmas of Lenin
Commissioned by Oliver Stone in 2015 for the centenary of the Russian
Revolution, Tariq Ali's captivating screenplay of the life and times of
Vladimir Lenin, brings one of the most exciting moments in history to
life. From the author of The Dilemmas of Lenin, Ali's drama recasts the
historic figures anew.
From young firebrand to global revolutionary leader, Lenin remains an
enigma to many. Unfortunately, two very different attempts to film
failed. In the introduction Tariq Ali explains the difficulties but
argues that a serious cinematic assessment of Lenin is still needed.
This first draft provides the basis for something on a grander scale at
some stage in the future.
