Conspiracy of the Doomed

Conspiracy of the Doomed

Year: 1950

Runtime: 97 mins

Language: Russian

Director: Mikhail Kalatozov

Drama

Set in an unnamed Eastern European nation, the film depicts a fierce political battle as the government and its opponents clash over whether to accept Marshall Plan assistance from the West or to seal a cooperation treaty with the Soviet Union. The struggle exposes deep ideological divides and the high stakes of choosing the country's future direction.

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1

Liberation era gives rise to a secret cabal

In the immediate post-liberation period, power is unsettled and a cabal begins to form around the U.S. ambassador Mac-Hill. He recruits Kristina Padera, Hugo Vastis, Joachim Pino, Cardinal Birnch, and Kyra Rachel to steer events from behind the scenes. Their goal is to subvert sovereignty while presenting themselves as guardians of stability.

Post-liberation period Capital city
2

Blockade as a humanitarian ruse

Mac-Hill and Padera orchestrate an economic blockade designed to look humanitarian while starving the state into dependence. They blame the Soviet Union for the crisis and cloak their aid in charity to mask U.S. involvement. The ploy tests the government's resolve and sows doubt about the new regime.

Early stage of the crisis Nationwide
3

Secret talks with Yugoslavia to deepen blockade

Secret negotiations with the Yugoslav government aim to intensify the blockade and tighten external leverage over the country. Talks in Belgrade establish arrangements that help fund the blockade and coordinate pressure. The clandestine diplomacy deepens foreign interference at the heart of the crisis.

During crisis negotiations Belgrade and national capital region
4

Parliament debates the Marshall Plan

In Parliament, the vote on the Marshall Plan exposes a sharp political rift. Nationalists, the Catholic Party, and right-leaning Social Democrats back the plan, while Communists, agrarians, and left-wing Social Democrats oppose it. The session highlights a nation divided, with a widening chasm between blocs.

During the vote Parliament building and surrounding square
5

Public demonstration sways public mood

A massive demonstration floods the square outside Parliament as protesters spill into the streets and pressure lawmakers. The crowds express support for different blocs, signaling that the political crisis has spilled into the streets. The scale of public engagement foreshadows how fragile the coalition government is.

On the day of the vote Public square outside Parliament
6

Military intervention planned

With his plots unraveling, Mac-Hill moves to a military option. He seeks Tito's Yugoslav forces to lead a southern invasion with U.S. backing, hoping to topple the government from abroad. The plan reveals how deeply outside powers intend to shape the state's fate.

Crisis moment Southern region and borders with Yugoslavia
7

Resistance mobilizes to thwart the coup

The resistance coalesces around Communist Party activists Nikola Slaveno, Hanna Lichta, and Max Venta, with left-wing Social Democrats and agrarians like Costa Varra organizing workers, peasants, and partisans. They mobilize across towns and countryside to challenge the coup and defend sovereignty. Their coordinated effort sustains a broadened anti-coup campaign.

During uprising Across the country
8

Coup fails; conspirators are arrested

The coup is defeated as the resistance overmatches the conspirators. Cardinal Birnch, Kyra Rachel, and others are arrested, and the conspiratorial network begins to crumble. The government consolidates control and pushes the purge that ends foreign-backed meddling.

After the uprising suppression Capital city and government facilities
9

Mac-Hill expelled from the country

With the conspirators repelled, Mac-Hill is expelled from the country and sanctioned by the new regime. The United States loses its covert leverage as diplomats are recalled and sanctions are imposed. The nation pivots away from Western influence toward a new alignment.

Following the crackdown Capitol and border crossing
10

Treaty with the USSR seals the eastward pivot

A delegation travels to Moscow to sign a Treaty of Friendship and Mutual Assistance with the USSR. The treaty solidifies the new alliance and signals a strategic reorientation eastward. It marks a formal commitment to Soviet-backed security and economic cooperation.

Following the coup and power shift Moscow, USSR
11

Slaveno’s nation address praising Soviet aid

Slaveno addresses the nation with a statement praising the Soviet role, declaring Stalin’s help to be decisive. He frames the victory as a triumph of the people’s unity against imperialist threats. The speech cements the narrative of Eastward alignment.

Immediately after the treaty National broadcast venue
12

A new orientation to the East

The country chooses an eastern trajectory for its future stability and prosperity. The alliance with the USSR becomes the foundation for domestic policy and foreign relations. The regime looks to Moscow for guidance and support as its core strategic anchor.

After the treaty Capital city

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