Aleksandr Shvorin,
Aleksei Batalov,
Svetlana Kharitonova,
Tatyana Samojlova,
Valentin Zubkov
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Veronica and Boris are blissfully in love, until the eruption of World War II tears them apart. Boris is sent to the front lines, and Veronica must struggle to ward off spiritual numbness while Boris'...( read more
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DVD Release Date: August 13, 2002
Stats: 214 reviews
Exceptional and literally glorious filmaking. The story was perhaps a bit simple: young love interrupted by the great war - three cheers for us and war is bad. But - given the place and time this was created - 1957 USSR, still pretty edgy. Dynamic camerawork sometimes take...( read more)
Growing up we are led to beleive that other countries are backward and behind the USA, that is so untrue. This Russina film was made in 1957 and will match any film in America. Thanks to Criterion Collection for bringing it to our attention. Its Film Number 146 in this collection...( read more)
Emotional Russian drama from the early 1960's about a young couple that is separated 'cause Russia enters World War II. I think this movie was very beautifully made and the emotions in the very last scene I think were very sensitive. This is really a must see movie!
Beautifully shot, and, especially for a Soviet film, very human and warm. But let me reiterate - this is beautiful to look at. Even if you're not a cinephile, or someone who usually notices these sorts of things.
An interesting endeavor into Russian cinema for me. The visuals, lighting and cinematography are breathtaking in this film. No one can argue that. However, the story was so profoundly dull. I couldn't keep myself interested whatsoever. I'd check out other foreign war films be...( read more)
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