# The Death of Stalin (2017)

> A ferociously funny political farce turns Stalin's sudden death into a vicious scramble for survival and control.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/268534

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, History
- Director: Armando Iannucci
- Cast: Steve Buscemi, Simon Russell Beale, Jeffrey Tambor, Jason Isaacs, Michael Palin, Rupert Friend, Andrea Riseborough, Dermot Crowley
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4686844/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: witty, sardonic, bleak, political discussion night, dark comedy night

## Synopsis

In a world where power is a deadly game, chaos reigns after a dictator's sudden demise.

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