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The Beginning

October 12, 1970 1h 31m 6.0/10 (33 votes)

Originally released in 1970. The Beginning is a romance/comedy film. directed by Gleb Panfilov.

Starring Inna Churikova, Valentina Telichkina, and Tatyana Stepanova

Synopsis

A talented girl from the provincial Russian town Pasha Stroganova dreams of becoming an actress. She plays the role of Baba Yaga in the amateur theatre — and does it so organically that the visiting filmmaker offers her the most difficult role in the historical drama about Joan of Arc. She was given not only great acting talent, but the talent of deep, selfless love. A dream comes true: she is invited to the main role, and she begins a completely different life, full of real creative torment, insights and true happiness.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 12, 1970 55 years ago
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Runtime 1h 31m 91 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (33 votes)
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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

  • Lenfilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Beginning about?

A talented girl from the provincial Russian town Pasha Stroganova dreams of becoming an actress. She plays the role of Baba Yaga in the amateur theatre — and does it so organically that the visit...

Who directed The Beginning?

The Beginning was directed by Gleb Panfilov.

How long is The Beginning?

The Beginning has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

When was The Beginning released?

The Beginning was released on October 12, 1970 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Beginning?

The main cast of The Beginning includes Inna Churikova, Valentina Telichkina, Tatyana Stepanova, Leonid Kuravlyov, Mikhail Kononov.