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Zina is a 1985 award-winning film directed by Ken McMullen. It tells a story of a twentieth century Antigone, Zinaida Volkova (Domiziana Giordano), daughter of Leon Trotsky. In 1930s Berlin, Zina is being treated by the Adlerian psychotherapist Professor Arthur Kronfeld (Ian McKellen).
Zina: Directed by Ken McMullen. With Ian McKellen, Domiziana Giordano, Philip Madoc, Paul Geoffrey. After Stalin's purges, Zinaida Volkova, daughter of Leon Trotsky, is exiled to Berlin. As the Nazis rise to power, and World War II is approaching, she becomes obsessed with Antigone, the protagonist of a famous Greek tragedy, and loses her mind.
- (128)
- Biography, Drama
- Ken McMullen
- 1986-07
With Lucy Lawless, Renée O'Connor, Ted Raimi, Kevin Smith. Xena, a mighty Warrior Princess with a dark past, sets out to redeem herself. She is joined by small town bard, Gabrielle. Together they journey the ancient world and fight for the greater good against ruthless Warlords and Gods.
- (49K)
- 1995-09-04
- Action, Adventure, Drama
- 45
'Zina' Release Dates. Watch in Movie Theaters on July 22nd, 1986. Popular Drama Movies. Stream 'Zina' and watch online. Discover streaming options, rental services, and purchase links for...
Synopsis. Zina, the daughter of Leon Trotsky by his first wife, is undergoing freudian analysis in Berlin in the ’thirties. Meanwhile Trotsky is in exile in Prinkipo having been driven from power by Stalin. The Nazis rise to power in Germany and Austria and Zina commits suicide. Cast.
- Ken Mcmullen
- Looseyard Productions
Tormented by nightmares, Zina turns to a psychiatrist (Ian McKellan) for aid. The doctor comes to the conclusion that Zina's nocturnal visions are portents for future horrors--specifically the rise of the Nazis. This thought-provoking British film ends with the symbolic death of the ideals set down by the "visionary" Leon Trotsky.
Overview. Zina, the daughter of Leon Trotsky by his first wife, is undergoing freudian analysis in Berlin in the 'thirties. Meanwhile Trotsky is in exile in Prinkipo having been driven from power by Stalin. The Nazis rise to power in Germany and Austria and Zina commits suicide. Ken McMullen. Director, Writer. Terry James. Writer. Full Cast & Crew.
