7th WORLD CONGRESS OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY MOSCOW, SOVIET UNION ANTI-FASCIST CAMPAIGN FILM 14844

Join this channel to get access to perks: Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag? Join us on Patreon. Visit Visit our website This short, Soviet propaganda film celebrates the Seventh World Congress of the Communist International (Comintern), a multinational conference held in Moscow from July 25 through August 20, 1935. The Comintern included delegated representatives of ruling and non-ruling communist parties from around the world and invited guests representing other political and organized labor organizations. It was held at the Hall of Pillars of the House of the Unions in Moscow. The meeting was shaped by the fact that on May 2, 1935, the two countries most concerned about the implications of growing German fascism and militarism — France and the Soviet Union — concluded the Franco-Soviet Treaty of Mutual Assistance. The film begins with images of the threat of fascism in continental Europe, including in the streets of Austria and even London, England (:58). Fascist in France tried to seize power but “were rebuffed decisively by an anti-fascist front led by the working class.“ At 1:38, the clock chimes noon on July 25, 1935 as the Comintern gets underway. At (2:13) Wilhelm Pieck of the Communist Party of Germany delivers remarks, greeting “all the prisoners in the fascist dungeons.“ Bulgarian Communist Georgi Dimitrov is also shown making remarks, as well as representatives from Spain, France, and the USSR. Images of Fascist Germany and Italy are shown as well as the production of war materiale (2:45). A huge glowing swastika of light is shown at (2:50) as German fascists burn books in a huge bonfire. At (3;09) an exhortation for the “democratic forces“ to “resist fascism“ and maintain a united front. Stalinist Dmitri Manuilski, secretary of the Executive Committee of the Comintern, speaks at (3:15). The film comes to an end showing how “all over Europe, the slogan of the Congress for the People’s Anti-Fascist Front was heard. The Popular Front won in France as anti-fascist solidarity manifested itself.“ The film also mentions the International Brigade (4:24), a group of freedom fighters attempting to defeat the Fascist forces under Franco in Spain. The International Brigades were military units set up by the Communist International to assist the Popular Front government of the Second Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War. The organization existed for two years, from 1936 until 1938. The Seventh Comintern is best remembered for its endorsement of a Popular Front of communist and non-communist forces against the growing menace of fascism in Europe, paving the way for advocacy of collective security between the Soviet Union and the various capitalist states of Europe. This marked a dramatic reversal of the Comintern’s previous orientation towards class warfare endorsed by the 6th World Congress of 1928, the aggressive line of the so-called “Third Period.“ We encourage viewers to add comments and, especially, to provide additional information about our videos by adding a comment! See something interesting? Tell people what it is and what they can see by writing something for example: “01:00:12:00 -- President Roosevelt is seen meeting with Winston Churchill at the Quebec Conference.“ This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit