Gulag Eros of the Russian Mind

Sent to a gulag, the first Soviet sexologist uncovers harrowing tales of sexual brutality.

The first Soviet sexologist is sent to the gulag and is haunted by stories of fellow inmates. They provide unforgettable vignettes of Soviet sexual brutality, from the utopian ideals of the 1920s, to gay life in the 1930s, the rape of women by those in power, and the use of sexpionage to entrap enemies of the State. A visually compelling exploration of how totalitarianism ultimately destroys all forms of human intimacy. Part 1 of the trilogy "Sex in the Soviet Union."

Director

Chad Gracia

Released

February 2, 2024

Language

Russian