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A Short Lull

January 1, 1961 0h 16m

Originally released in 1961. A Short Lull is a drama film. directed by Leonid Maryagin. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Tatyana Ivanilova, Anatoly Movchan, and Nikolai Lukyanov

Synopsis

A group of Soviet soldiers stops in a forest near Prague during a break between battles. An elderly soldier named Sherstobitov, who was assigned to go to the unit's headquarters to get mail, meets a Czech girl named Eva. On the way to the unit's location, the soldier would throw away his bicycle, lie down under a tree and sing Czech songs he had recently heard, and the girl would come to listen to them every day. Before leaving for battle again, Sherstobitov gives Eva a piano as a parting gift, which he found in an abandoned house on a nearby farmstead.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1961 65 years ago
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Runtime 0h 16m 16 minutes total
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Novosibirsktelefilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Short Lull about?

A group of Soviet soldiers stops in a forest near Prague during a break between battles. An elderly soldier named Sherstobitov, who was assigned to go to the unit's headquarters to get mail, meets ...

Who directed A Short Lull?

A Short Lull was directed by Leonid Maryagin.

How long is A Short Lull?

A Short Lull has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).

When was A Short Lull released?

A Short Lull was released on January 1, 1961 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Short Lull?

The main cast of A Short Lull includes Tatyana Ivanilova, Anatoly Movchan, Nikolai Lukyanov.