Where to watch Ivan the Terrible (2014)

Name: Ivan the Terrible
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2014-04-05
Duration: 52 min
Cast: Anton Uspensky, Erik Schäffler, Axel Petermann, Heidi Kastner, Andreas Kappeler

Iwan der Schreckliche

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52m

Genre: Documentary, History
Director: Peter Moers
Release: 5 Apr 2014

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Story

This documentary examines the life and legacy of Ivan IV, Russia's first tsar, exploring the contradictions surrounding his historical figure. Through expert analysis from criminologists, psychiatrists, and historians, the film investigates how Ivan transformed Russia while wielding absolute power. The programme balances competing interpretations of his reign—was he a visionary moderniser or a brutal despot? By combining historical scholarship with psychological perspectives, it presents a nuanced portrait of one of history's most controversial leaders.

Why watch

Combines history with criminology and psychiatry for a multi-perspective analysis
52-minute format offers an accessible deep dive into Russian history
Features historians and experts examining primary sources and interpretations

Good for: History enthusiasts and those interested in documentary explorations of complex historical figures; not certified for family audiences in India.