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Did Dovzhenko experience censorship in his work?

  • No

  • Yes

  • Not known

  • Only in later years

Answer

Yes, Dovzhenko experienced censorship in his work. His films were banned or censored in the Soviet Union because they were seen as critical of the government. For example, his film The Earth was banned for its depiction of the harsh realities of rural life in the Soviet Union.
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