The movie recounts the historic events surrounding a riot on the battleship Potemkin, sparked by a crew protest over rotten meat served for dinner, which escalated into a revolution in Odessa.
Battleship Potemkin
The Russian Revolution of 1905 serves as the backdrop for a pivotal moment in history as the crew of the battleship Potemkin rise up against the oppressive officers, sparking a chain reaction that culminates in a tragic street demonstration in Odessa, where a brutal police massacre ensues.