The Cranes are Flying
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 then communication stops. Meanwhile, Veronica tries to ward off spiritual numbness while Boris' draft-dodging cousin makes increasingly forceful overtures. Winner of the Palme d'Or at the 1958 Cannes Film Festival, "The Cranes are Flying" is a superbly crafted drama, bolstered by stunning cinematography and impassioned performances.
Year: 1957
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, Foreign Language Films, Russian Cinema, Cannes - Palme d'Or, Best of the 1950s, Movies (1001 You Must See Before You Die)
Country: Russia
Director: Mikhail Kalatozov
Starring: Tatiana Samoilova, Alexei Batalov, Vasily Merkuryev
Duration: 95 Minutes
Rating: PG
Subtitles: Yes
8.3/10
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