Much is written about the horrors of the Stalin's camps, also known as Gulag. Unfortunately, most of that is not known to people outside of Russia - how many Westerners have read the Yevgenia Ginzburg's book?
A 1991 Russian film Lost in Siberia, streaming on Netflix, gives the viewer a very good general idea. While it is not possible to present the whole picture in two hours of screen time, some of its scenes are incredibly piercing - especially those inside the camp's barracks.
Tragic was the life of its heroine, and tragic was the life of the beautiful actress - she died at the age of just 39 in a strange accident - she suffered serious burns.
Not a perfect film, but still, strongly recommended for anyone interested in the modern history of the world.
