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.
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Featured Crew
Igor Talankin | Director
Vera Panova | Screenplay
Maria Kuzmina | Editor
Valeriy Vladimirov | Director of Photography
Vladimir Minaev | Director of Photography
Vera Panova | Short Story