Watch Apocalypse: Stalin

Apocalypse: Stalin is a two-part historical documentary series that was created by Isabelle Clarke and Daniel Costelle for French television channel, France 2, in 2015. The series provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the Soviet Union under the leadership of Joseph Stalin, who was one of history's most brutal dictators.

Part one of the series chronicles the rise of Stalin to power and his brutal tactics to maintain his hold on it. The 20th century saw the world marred by wars and conflicts, and Joseph Stalin played a significant role in shaping Russia's political landscape throughout this period. Using archive footage, rare photographs, and interviews with historians and survivors, Apocalypse: Stalin provides a stunning account of Stalin's life, his rise to power, and his authoritarian regime.

The series focuses on how Stalin's totalitarian regime transformed Russia into an industrial superpower and led them to historic victories against Nazi Germany during World War II. However, the program also delves into the brutal tactics used by Stalin to maintain his grip on power and the resulting deaths of millions of his own people. Stalin's brutal policies led to the deaths of nearly 30 million people, including the starvation of over 3 million Ukrainians in the early 1930s and the execution of 700,000 people during the Great Purge of 1937-1938.

Part two of the series explores Stalin's legacy and the impact that his rule had on the world. The program highlights how Stalin's leadership style and the value he placed on loyalty created a system that allowed for the accumulation of power, which ultimately led to the collapse of the Soviet Union. The second part of the documentary examines the effect of Stalin