When Solzhenitsyn was given the Nobel Prize for literature he wrote a speech which was never delivered. When it was published it was hailed as one of his finest and most important works. This film, based on the speech, gives new impetus to some of the writer’s widest concepts and enduring convictions. Spoken by Tom Courtenay.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
015749
Language
English
Subject categories
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Speeches, addresses, etc.
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Freedom of speech
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Human rights
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Philosophy
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Speeches, addresses, etc.
History → Speeches, addresses, etc.
Literature → Russian literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)