Family and Family Education in Russian Feature Films During the Years of Media Education Revival (1955–1960)

The article looks into the representation of family and family education in Russian feature films during 1955-1960 when Soviet filmmakers began to explore the complexities of family life, often reflecting the broader social and political changes of the time.Thus, the family became a microcosm for examining issues of identity, personal struggle, and societal expectations.Soviet feature films of the Thaw era offer a rich tapestry of family images that reflect a complex interplay between personal and societal changes during that period.By focusing on individual experiences and emotional depth, these films provide a critical lens through which to understand the evolving of Soviet family life and the broader cultural transformations of the era.They are valuable in the media education context for their nuanced portrayal of human relationships and their subtle critique of the socio-political context of the time.Soviet feature films of the Thaw era represent a rich and transformative period in cinematography, reflecting broader socio-political changes and contributing to the evolution of film as a medium.From a media studies perspective, these films provide valuable insights into the cultural production of the period, the negotiation of ideological boundaries, and the power of narrative and representation in shaping societal values, family values and historical memory.