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Introduction to Life

First aired on May 6, 1962

Runtime: 101 mins

40%

Genres: Drama, War, Family

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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Mariya Andrianova |
Boris Tokarev |
Nina Urgant |
Yuri Volkov |
Nikolay Burlyaev |
Nataliya Bogunova |
Featured Crew
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Igor Talankin | Director
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Vera Panova | Screenplay
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Maria Kuzmina | Editor
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Valeriy Vladimirov | Director of Photography
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Vladimir Minaev | Director of Photography
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Vera Panova | Short Story