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An amazing and infuriating Russian documentary of Stalin's inner circle by

Posted by tinear on February 11, 2010 at 11:16:47:
Semyon Aranovich, "I Worked for Stalin," has no narrator, no commentary, and no historical perspective unless that of those interviewed which includes some of the children of the inner circle of Stalin. Dmitry Sukhanov, Malenkov's long-time secretary, serves somewhat as the guiding light through this most dark chamber of horrors, though can he truly be trusted, considering the position of his mentor, Andrei Malenkov?
And what to make of Sukhanov's casual dismissal of the murder of a rival party chieftain, claiming the man was homosexual and a spy? Or of Sukhanov's own arrest and imprisonment for, self-admittedly, attempting secretly to cash a large bond he "inherited" from an eliminated opponent?
It truly is amazing to look into this man's eerily blue eyes, his gaze so clear and direct, belying his advanced age, and to realize the horrors and tragedies which he so obviously has come to peace with--- if indeed he ever had any qualms.
Yes, a confusing document, an imperfect work, but it is a vital, mesmerizing look into the soul of a relentless power-monger which helps to bring into focus the nest of vipers which surrounded Stalin, one of the most evil creatures to draw breath during that time, or any other.
To enjoy this film, It isn't necessary to have a familiarity with the cast of villains, though a cursory knowledge of them magnifies the enjoyment.