The Last Leaf
Originally released in 1959. The Last Leaf is a drama film. directed by Gemma Firsova. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Natalya Abramova, Larysa Kadochnykova, and Otar Iosseliani
Synopsis
A film adaptation of a short story by O. Henry. In a small neighborhood in Greenwich Village, two young artists, Sue and Johnsy, live in a three-story building. Johnsy has contracted pneumonia and is on the verge of death. Outside her window, leaves are falling from the ivy. Johnsy is convinced that as soon as the last leaf falls, she will die. In the same building, on the ground floor, lives the unsuccessful artist Behrman, who year after year dreams of painting a masterpiece but never even attempts to realize his dream. Academic student film work of the Department of Cinematography at Vserossiyskiy gosudarstvyennyy institut kinematografii imyeni S. A. Gerasimova (VGIK).
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- VGIK
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Last Leaf about?
A film adaptation of a short story by O. Henry. In a small neighborhood in Greenwich Village, two young artists, Sue and Johnsy, live in a three-story building. Johnsy has contracted pneumonia and ...
Who directed The Last Leaf?
The Last Leaf was directed by Gemma Firsova.
How long is The Last Leaf?
The Last Leaf has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was The Last Leaf released?
The Last Leaf was released on November 9, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Last Leaf?
The main cast of The Last Leaf includes Natalya Abramova, Larysa Kadochnykova, Otar Iosseliani.