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The Cranes are Flying

DFI Cinema

/ Feature Narrative / Russian Federation / 1957 / Black & White
In Russian / Arabic, English subtitles
Rated: Mature subject matter which may not be suitable for minors. Parental guidance is strongly advised.Individuals under the age of 15 are not admitted into cinemas.


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Synopsis

Based on a play by V. Rusov, this film is a love story set during the early years of WWII. Widowed by the war, Tatyana Samoylova reluctantly marries her late husband's cousin, hoping that he'll be a surrogate for her fallen spouse. Incredible visuals transform this melodrama into a confident and polished film packing an impressive amount of visual and emotional material.