directed by: Aleksandr Rogozhkin, year: 1992
actors: Igor Sergeyev, Aleksandr Bashirov, Mikhail Vasserbaum

The Chekist is a stark and haunting portrayal of the operations of the Cheka, the Soviet secret police, during the Russian Civil War. Set in the early 1920s, the film follows Andrei Srubov, an officer tasked with overseeing executions of 'enemies of the state.' As the psychological toll of his actions unfolds, the film explores themes of ideology, dehumanization, and the moral complexities faced by individuals within oppressive regimes.

Drama, Historical, Thriller, Communism, Political