Introduction to Life
Originally released in 1962. Introduction to Life is a drama/war film. directed by Igor Talankin.
Starring Mariya Andrianova, Boris Tokarev, and Nina Urgant
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 6, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
4.4/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Introduction to Life about?
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 se...
Who directed Introduction to Life?
Introduction to Life was directed by Igor Talankin.
How long is Introduction to Life?
Introduction to Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Introduction to Life released?
Introduction to Life was released on May 6, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Introduction to Life?
The main cast of Introduction to Life includes Mariya Andrianova, Boris Tokarev, Nina Urgant, Yuri Volkov, Nikolay Burlyaev.