description The Flight Overview
The Flight is a 1970 Soviet drama film adapted from Mikhail Bulgakov’s works, including a play and novel. The story depicts Russian Empire refugees navigating life in Istanbul and Paris during the 1920s following the Civil War. It was screened at the 1971 Cannes Film Festival.
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info The Flight Specifications
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Year | 1971 |
help The Flight FAQ
Which Mikhail Bulgakov works were adapted for The Flight?
The film draws primarily from Bulgakov's play Flight, with material associated with works including The White Guard and Black Sea. Directors Aleksandr Alov and Vladimir Naumov combine these sources into a two-part account of exile after the Russian Civil War.
Who are the White Russian refugees followed in The Flight?
The ensemble includes General Khludov, Serafima Korzukhina, Golubkov, and General Charnota as they flee the Bolshevik victory. Their paths move from Crimea to Constantinople and, for some characters, Paris.
Why is General Khludov haunted throughout The Flight?
Khludov is tormented by memories and visions connected to executions he ordered during the Civil War. Vladislav Dvorzhetsky plays him as a defeated commander whose psychological collapse mirrors the end of the White movement.
Was The Flight shown in competition at Cannes?
Yes. The Soviet film was selected for the main competition at the 1971 Cannes Film Festival, where The Go-Between ultimately received the Grand Prix.
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