The Cranes Are Flying

1957, Movie, NR, 97 mins

The Cranes Are Flying
Generally free of the party line one usually associates with Soviet films of its period, THE CRANES ARE FLYING is an antiwar love story, set during WWII, which centers on the romance between pretty young Samoilova and sensitive factory worker Batalov. Boris, like hordes of other patriotic Soviet men, marches off to war, leaving behind the woman he loves. She is eventually told of his death, but refuses to accept the horrible news. Finally, however, she resigns herself to a loveless marriage with Boris's draft-dodger brother, Merkuryev, despite the fact that he raped her during an air raid and although she still loves Boris.

The film gained international attenti...

Released: 1957 Rated: NR Length: 97 mins
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