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Message to Man

June 1, 1989 0h 40m

Originally released in 1989. Message to Man is a documentary film. directed by Irina Kalinina. At just 40 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Natalia Makarova, Leo Hurwitz, and Ivars Seleckis

Synopsis

In January 1989 the first Message to Man International Film Festival took place in Leningrad. This film, made during the festival, is a record of its events, guests and participants, such as the American director Leo Hurwitz, the Latvian director Ivars Seleckis, and the ballerina Natalya Makarova, among others. It also shows the “engine room” of the festival: the work of the main office and the PROKKa professional cinematographers’ club, guests being greeted and seen off. A charity evening with Natalya Makarova, a memorial service to commemorate the victims of the war and excerpts of documentary films presented at the festival are also featured.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 1, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 0h 40m 40 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

  • Leningrad Documentary Film Studio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Message to Man about?

In January 1989 the first Message to Man International Film Festival took place in Leningrad. This film, made during the festival, is a record of its events, guests and participants, such as the Am...

Who directed Message to Man?

Message to Man was directed by Irina Kalinina.

How long is Message to Man?

Message to Man has a runtime of 0 hours and 40 minutes (40 minutes total).

When was Message to Man released?

Message to Man was released on June 1, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Message to Man?

The main cast of Message to Man includes Natalia Makarova, Leo Hurwitz, Ivars Seleckis, Erwin Leiser, Orna Ben-Dor Niv.