Introduction to Life
Release Date:
May 06, 1962
Runtime:
1h 41m
Genres:
Drama, War, Family
Description
A boy from Leningrad has his world turned upside down by his parent's separation and World War II. He leaves town amidst the fighting and returns to find a friend in his step-brother. The war is seen through the eyes of children and told in flashback form. The film was a special prize winner at the Venice Film Festival.
Director:
Igor Talankin
Writer:
Vera Panova, Vera Panova
Stars:
Mariya Andrianova, Boris Tokarev, Nina Urgant
Production:
Mosfilm
