Ivan The Terrible

At first I was very surprised that Stalin would allow a movie about a czar to be made during his reign. But as the movie went on I could see why the Soviets would appreciate it. Ivan was the kind of leader who would always do what's best for Russia, no matter what how it affected him. Ivan was trying to make Russia a stronger country. The leaders of the Soviet were also forming Russia into a world power. Stalin and other party leaders were most likely trying to compare themselves to a great Russian hero like Ivan the Terrible. This something that leaders of the Soviet would have loved.
To me the Boyars seemed very Bourgeoisie. They were the real in this movie mainly because they would never do what was best for Russia. The Boyars are there to serve themselves and will do anything to make themselves richer. This is the complete opposite of Ivan the Terrible who is trying to make Russia a stronger nation.