The subsequent state policy of socialist realism somewhat limited creativity; however, many Soviet films in this style were artistically successful, including Chapaev, The Cranes Are Flying, and Ballad of a Soldier.
Ulterior, politica de stat a realismului socialist a limitat creativitatea; cu toate acestea, multe filme sovietice în acest stil au avut succes artistic, cum ar fi Ceapaev, Zboară cocorii⁠(d), și Balada unui soldat⁠(d).