Introduction to Life (1962)
1h 41m
Running Time
May 6, 1962Release Date
Introduction to Life (1962)
1h 41m
Running Time
May 6, 1962Release Date
Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.
Boris Tokarev
Volodia Yakubovich
Nina Urgant
Maty Volodi
Yuri Volkov
Otets Volodi
Nikolay Burlyaev
Oleg
Igor Talankin
Director
Vera Panova
Writer
Alfred Schnittke
Composer
Vladimir Minayev
Cinematographer
Media.
Details.
Release DateMay 6, 1962
Original NameВступление
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 41m
Genres
Wiki.
Introduction to Life (Russian: Вступление, romanized: Vstuplijenije) is a 1963 Soviet drama film about World War II seen through the eyes of a young boy from Leningrad. It won a Special Jury Prize at the 24th Venice International Film Festival.