description The Cranes Are Flying Overview
The Cranes Are Flying is a 1957 Soviet film exploring the psychological impact of the Great Patriotic War on the Soviet population. Directed by Mikhail Kalatozov, the film portrays the devastation and suffering experienced during the conflict through performances by Aleksey Batalov and Tatiana Samoilova. It was produced at Mosfilm based on a screenplay by Viktor Rozov.
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info The Cranes Are Flying Specifications
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Year | 1957 |
help The Cranes Are Flying FAQ
Who directed the Soviet film The Cranes Are Flying?
"The Cranes Are Flying" was directed by Mikhail Kalatozov. The film is highly acclaimed for its innovative camera work, largely thanks to cinematographer Sergei Urusevsky, who used sweeping, emotional tracking shots.
What awards did The Cranes Are Flying win?
The film achieved massive international success, winning the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 1958 Cannes Film Festival. It remains the only Soviet film to have ever won this top prize at Cannes.
What is the plot of The Cranes Are Flying?
The film portrays the devastating psychological impact of the Great Patriotic War on the Soviet population. It specifically follows a young woman named Veronica, played by Tatiana Samoilova, as she struggles to survive the Siege of Moscow and deal with the loss of her fiancé.
When was The Cranes Are Flying released?
The film was released in the Soviet Union in 1957. It was released during a period of cultural thaw in the USSR, allowing for a more personal, tragic look at the casualties of war.
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