The Iron Curtain: Tales of Soviet Occupation (Season 1)

How did the Soviet Union impose its communist ideology on central and eastern Europe after the Second World War? From 1945 until the building of the Berlin Wall in 1961, citizens of central and eastern Europe tell their stories of how their countries were occupied and transformed into communist states.

  • Poster for Satellite States

    Satellite States 6.5

    Air date: 2024-10-15

    Runtime: 55 min

    Overview: While, in 1944, the Red Army is advancing towards Berlin, Stalin is already planning to incorporate Eastern Europe into his sphere of influence.

  • Poster for Stalin's Reign

    Stalin's Reign 9.0

    Air date: 2024-10-15

    Runtime: 56 min

    Overview: In December 1949, the entire communist world celebrates Stalin's 70th birthday.

  • Poster for Uprisings

    Uprisings 10.0

    Air date: 2024-10-15

    Runtime: 55 min

    Overview: After Stalin's death in 1953, the inhabitants of the Eastern Bloc dream of a better future.

The Iron Curtain: Tales of Soviet Occupation

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